This year is a special year, and we will have a leap February, which is not common in the lunar calendar. WhileLeap monthThe appearance is caused by the difference between the solar and lunar calendars. The Gregorian calendar is in accordance withThe earth revolvesoneZhou WeiOne year is counted, while the lunar calendar is one moon orbiting the earthZhou WeiOne month counted. Due toThe earth revolvesA year takes a little more than the moon to orbit the earth, so there are only about 354 days in a lunar year. To make up for this time difference, some years in the lunar calendar add a month, which is calledLeap month。In order to determine which month isLeap month, the ancients divided the year into 24 solar terms, there are two solar terms in a month, and only two complete solar terms can constitute a month, if the solar terms are incomplete, that isLeap monthFinish. This year'sLeap monthIt is a leap February, because the month after the first month has only one solar term and lacks a complete month, so it is called a subsidiary leap February.
Lunar calendarLeap monthIt's not common, so a lot of places have spawned some interesting onesFolkloreTraditions, although we don't know where they come from, do add a lot of fun and ritual to people's lives.
1. Send shoes to parents in leap months
There is an old proverb that says: ". .Leap monthShoes,Leap monthWear it,Leap monthThe old man lives a thousand. "InLeap monthOn this day, many children buy their parents a new pair of shoes as a sign of filial piety. At the same time, the married daughter will also return to her parents' home to give her parents a new pair of shoes, wishing them a long and blessed life. This tradition not only increases the bond between children and parents, but also shows respect for their elders.
2. Women drink leap month tea
Leap monthA few days ago, some places had women to drinkLeap monthTea customs. It is usually the older married woman who invites her female friends to her home for tea and chat, so as to enhance the closeness and harmony between themFriendship。This is an important social event that allows female friends to be able to:Leap monthRelax and enjoy each other's company.
3. Don't do something
In the month of leap February there is a special oneFolklore, people think in this monthSacrificeAncestors are unlucky. They believed that there was no sun in the other world, so the ancestors could not receive itSacrifice。Therefore, many places are inLeap monthwill be earlier or laterSacrificeancestors, in order to avoid disrespect for the ancestors. For thisFolkloreThe understanding may vary from place to place and from person to person, but in any case, it is important that we are able to go with our heartsSacrificeAncestors, there is no need to be overly entangled in the provisions of the specific date.
Leap monthis uncommon, and there will only be 12 leap months in the next thousand years. It is precisely because of its rare properties,Leap monthofFolkloreAnd the tradition seems to be more ceremonial and interesting. By giving parents shoes, drinkLeap monthTea and avoid it as wellLeap monthAncestor worship and other acts can not only express filial piety and love for the elders, but also deepen the friendship and harmony between neighbors. And forLeap monthAlthough some people know and some people don't, it is important that we think and treat it with respect and gratitude.
In conclusion, leap February is a special and interesting month that brings us someCultureand traditional variations. Only by understanding these traditions and customs can we better inherit and promote ChinaFolkloreCultureThe essence of the . Whether it's giving parents shoes, drinkingLeap monthTea or avoid inLeap monthAncestor worship is a reminder of the importance of respecting our elders and paying attention to family and neighborhood relationships. Let us welcome the arrival of spring with a more harmonious and united attitude in leap February!