"Seventy does not add clothes, eighty does not celebrate birthday", what is the importance of birthday
Longevity is a major custom in China, and it is also a very meaningful activity. Birthday celebrations are not only to celebrate the longevity of the elderly, but also to carry on the traditions of the family and respect the elders. There is also an old proverb "no clothes at the age of 70, no birthday at the age of 80", which condenses the rich cultural heritage and reminds us of several details and etiquette that the elderly should pay attention to when celebrating their birthdays.
First of all, more than 70 years is commonly known as "Gu Xi", which means that this person has gone through the ups and downs of life, and more than 80 years is also called "Mi Shou", which means that he has lived for 80 years and is living well. These two points in time are very important in the eyes of many people, and some elderly people are particularly concerned about this point in time, so there is such a sentence: 70 years old does not wear clothes, 80 years old is not a birthday.
Seventy or eighty, don't add clothes, which means that when people reach seventy or eighty, they should properly restrain their material desires and stop the excessive pursuit of new clothes and jewelry. That's not to say that you shouldn't celebrate in your 70s, in fact, if you can live well into your 70s, that's a blessing. That is to say, when a person reaches his seventies, he should pay attention to his inner health and not blindly pursue external comfort.
Eighty years of life is intended to warn us that the eighty years of the elderly should be lightened rather than redone. It's not that you can't celebrate in your 80s, it's just a sign of respect for the health and spirit of the elderly. Most people are in their eighties, and their physique is relatively weak, so it is best not to hold too noisy birthday parties, which will make them feel uncomfortable and psychologically burdensome.
The practice of celebrating a birthday involves a set of regular etiquette and blessings. On birthdays, the family will hold a feast to entertain friends and family, taste delicious food, and send blessings. At this birthday party, there will be some special foods such as birthday cakes, longevity noodles, etc., for longevity and longevity. In addition, each family also prepares birthday gifts such as longevity peaches, longevity clothes, and birthday gifts for the elderly to show respect and wishes. In addition, various forms of celebrations such as birthday banquets, performances, and gifts are also held to wish the elderly a long life and good health.
In addition, when there are elders in the family, it is also necessary to know the things to pay special attention to when celebrating birthdays. First of all, we should pay attention to the health of the elderly to ensure that the birthday will not affect the body of the elderly. Secondly, when celebrating birthdays, we should pay attention to appropriate methods and methods, fully take into account the wishes and customs of the elderly, not too extravagant, not too simple, and let the elderly feel the warmth and care of the family. In addition, it is important to pay attention to communication with the elderly, grasp the preferences and wishes of the elderly, and make the birthday party more humane. In addition, it is also important to participate with your family and celebrate your birthday together, so as to turn your birthday into a warm memory.
In short, birthday greetings are a very meaningful custom in China, in addition to expressing wishes to the elders, but also expressing family reunion and feelings. When there are elders in the family, we must understand some of the key points and things to do for longevity, fully consider their wishes and customs, and hold a warm and grand birthday banquet for them, so that they can feel the love and concern from the family and have a happy birthday.