Tomorrow is the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, and there are many traditional customs in the folk on this day, and there are some things that are considered inappropriate. RuralThe old man often says that "thirteen and 4 do not move, and people are more prosperous", so what are the four things that this "4 does not move" refer to? Let's take a lookRuralHow the old man told about this tradition.
The first thing that can't be moved is a stone mill. in farmingSocial, the stone mill isFamily lifeIt symbolizes abundance of food and clothing and abundance in life. Legend has it that on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, the gods of the heavenly realm will descend to the world to bring blessings and good harvests to people. However, the immortals are very sensitive, and any discordant sound will disturb them and make them reluctant to descend into the world. And the rumbling sound of the stone mill when it rotates is one of the most commonly heard sounds in the agricultural era. In order to allow the gods to descend smoothly, people stopped using stone mills on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month to maintain the villageTranquilityAnd peaceful. Nowadays, although it is no longer so superstitious, the tradition is still followed in some places, leaving the stone mill still to commemorate the ancient beliefs and the yearning for a better life.
The second thing that can't be moved is the well. The well is not only a place to get water, but also a symbol of a constant source of wealth and water for life. If you move a well, it is like cutting off your money, so it is not advisable to draw water on this day. Legend has it that in the old village, there is an ancient well, which is quietly located in the center of the village. This well is not only a place for the villagers to get water, but also a symbol of wealth and life in their hearts. It is said that the well was created by a man namedMeng HaoHe predicted that the well would be the key to the prosperity of the village. However, if you dig at will and do not respect the god of the well, you will anger the gods and cut off your wealth. Therefore, on a certain day every year, a special ceremony is held in the village to pray for the forgiveness and continued blessings of the well god. And on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, people strictly observe this taboo even more and avoid using the well as a sign of respect for the god of the well.
The third thing that can't be moved is scissors. Scissors represent cutting, so using scissors on the 13th day of the first lunar month is considered to be good luck for cutting, so they should be avoided. Scissors were often closely related to women's lives in ancient times, and were used to cut clothes, etc. In the month of New Year, which is full of hope and new beginnings, the older generation thinks that using scissors is like cutting good luck, so they choose to avoid using scissors on this day in the hope that the new year will be smooth and lucky.
The fourth thing that can't be moved is a broom. Brooms are used for cleaning, but using them on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month is believed to sweep away good luck and wealth, so they should be put aside. Legend has it that there is a kind-hearted old woman every yearChinese New YearThey will use their handmade brooms to help the neighbors clean their houses and greet themNew YearArrival. This broom is said to have magical powers that bring good luck and wealth. However, one year the old woman accidentally forgot the broom, and a greedy neighbor saw the opportunity and secretly took the broom. But when he uses the broom, all good luck and fortune disappears. This incident led people to believe that the use of a broom on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month would sweep away good luck and wealth. Since then, on this day, people put their brooms aside as a sign of respect and protection for good luck and wealth.
These four things are called "4 immovable" on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, and they are believed to represent abundance, wealth, good luck, and good fortune in life. Following this traditional custom, people are more prosperous, and I hope that the new year will be fullBrightPeace, happiness and well-being. AlthoughModern societyIt is no longer so superstitious, but for some people, these traditional customs still have an important meaning and symbolism, and are a inheritance and respect for history and culture. In any case, on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, let us all maintain a peaceful and peaceful attitude to welcome the arrival of the new year.