In traditional Chinese culture, the 23rd day of the first lunar month is a day full of mystery and profound meaning. On this day, there is an ancient traditional activity among the people - jumping dry people, which is not only a recollection of history, but also the inheritance and promotion of the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation of cherishing food and being diligent and thrifty.
The custom of the jumpers stems from an ancient legend. Legend has it that in ancient times, people used to waste too much food during the New Year's festival because of their celebrations. This caused the displeasure of the Emperor of Heaven, so he sent a god to inspect the earth. The gods were furious at the extravagance and waste of the world, and decided to bring all the food back to heaven as a punishment for the people.
However, when the gods saw that people were begging and struggling because they had lost their food, he could not help but feel pity in his heart. He decided to give people a chance to intercede with the Emperor through a special ceremony, hoping to save some food.
This ritual is the jumping man. People cut the image of ** with paper, light the eyes and mouth of the paper figure with incense, and then put it into a rice bowl and a water tank to burn it. This symbolizes that those who once wasted food have been duly punished
And expressed deep remorse for past mistakes.
At night, people also light a large fire, jumping from east to west and from west to east. Under the light of the fire, people's figures flickered and dimmed, as if to show their determination and sincerity to the Emperor.
This custom is not only a reflection on the past, but also an expectation for the future. It reminds people to cherish every grain of food, because behind it carries the hard work and dedication of farmers. In ancient agrarian societies, food was not easy to obtain, and people often toiled hard for a living. Therefore, cherishing food is not only a virtue, but also a respect for life.
In addition, the 23rd day of the first lunar month is also a day to say goodbye to the lunar year and welcome the blessings of the new year. In some parts of the south, people pray for health and safety by burning them. This custom also reflects people's yearning and pursuit of a better life.
It is worth mentioning that this day is also a rest day for cattle. In ancient times, the ox was an important tool for cultivating the field, and in order to thank it for its hard work, people deliberately let it rest for a day on the 23rd day of the first lunar month. It also reflects people's love and respect for animals.
In short, the 23rd day of the first lunar month is a day full of mystery and profound meaning. Through the custom of jumping dry people, we can not only better understand and inherit the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation, but also feel people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. Let us cherish every grain of food, care for every life, and pursue a better future in the new year! I wish all of us good health and peace, and I also wish our motherland prosperity, prosperity and strength, and forge ahead on a new journey on the road of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.