On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, "fighting grain hoarding", the ancient custom of "3 welcomes, 2 beats, 2 taboos".
Every festival, solar term and festival in China contains profound folk customs and rich national traditional customs. In the lunar calendar, 24 is an inconspicuous holiday, but many regions have a special custom of "hoarding grain". This custom arose in the hope of a good harvest and a better life in the coming year.
1. Greet God and pray for the harvest.
On January 24 of the lunar calendar, people all over the country have to get up early to welcome the God of Wealth. The Chinese god of good fortune is a symbol of good luck and happiness, so welcoming an auspicious deity on this day can provide a good omen for wealth and fortune in the coming year. At home, things such as grains and fruits are placed to show respect and expectation for the God of Wealth. During this time, people also perform simple worship at home or in the fields to bless God with a good harvest and family peace in the coming year.
2. Welcome the God of Wealth in order to seek wealth and nobility.
In addition to welcoming the auspicious gods, the twenty-fourth day of the first lunar month is also a day to welcome the God of Wealth. "God of Wealth" is an auspicious symbol in China, and accepting the God of Wealth on this day will bring you money for the coming year. At home or in the store, the statue of the god of wealth will be placed and incense will be placed in order to seek wealth and prosperity in the coming year. During this period, some folk customs, such as dragon dances, lions, etc., are also held to welcome the God of Wealth and add to the festive atmosphere.
3. Pray for blessings.
On January 24, there is also a special ceremony to welcome God's coming. The Chinese god of joy is a symbol of good luck and festivities, so welcoming the god of joy on this day can add joy and luck to life in the coming year. At home or in public, auspicious images and incense should be hung to wish for all the best in the coming year and the safety of the family. At the same time, firecrackers, dragon dances, lions, etc., are set off to welcome the new gods.
Fourth, stockpiling grain in order to make a big gain.
"Stockpiling grain" is the most important custom on January 24 of the lunar calendar. The barn, which is a grain storage container woven from bamboo pieces or wooden sticks, is a symbol of a great harvest and a great harvest. On this day, in the field or in the yard of the house, a delicate barn is made of straw, wheat straw and other materials, and the grain and grain are loaded into the barn for the next year's wind and rain, and the family is happy. In addition, people also glue red pieces of paper with good wishes, such as "good harvest" and "surplus every year", to express people's expectations for a good harvest in the coming year.
5. Beat rice crackers and pray for family reunion.
In many areas, in addition to beating the barn, there is also the custom of knocking rice cakes on the twenty-fourth day of the lunar calendar. "Rice cake" is a traditional food made from glutinous rice and rice flour, which represents family reunion and harmony. During the Dragon Boat Festival, glutinous rice or rice milk should be mashed with a stone mortar to make different circles, squares, etc. Eating rice cakes is not only a delicacy, but also a kind of anticipation and prayer for family reunion and happiness.
Sixth, there are two taboos to remember.
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month of the lunar calendar, people should pay attention to several taboos in addition to welcoming the gods of good fortune, the god of wealth, the god of joy, threshing and hoarding, and beating rice cakes. First of all, don't litter or get dirty. It is said that dumping waste and dirty water on this day can take away a year's worth of wealth, so they will be extra careful to avoid it. Secondly, it is necessary to avoid quarrels and fights. They believe that quarrels or fights on this day will bring misfortune and bad luck to the year, so try to maintain an atmosphere of harmony and friendship.
7. Life is better.
In the folk activities such as greeting the god of good fortune, the god of wealth, the god of joy, and the hoarding of grain and rice cakes, in addition to the expectation of a good harvest, abundance and auspiciousness in the new year, it also creates a positive and harmonious atmosphere in daily life. Such an environment can not only enhance the happiness and sense of accomplishment of individuals, but also promote social harmony and stability.
As a major part of traditional Chinese culture, the "grain hoarding" on the twentieth day of the lunar month is the Chinese nation's desire and pursuit of a happy life. In inheritance and practice, you can not only experience the unique charm and value of traditional culture, but also make your life happier and happier. On the occasion of the New Year, let us bless the "God of Auspiciousness", "God of Wealth" and "God of Good Fortune", and pray for a good harvest, abundance and auspiciousness!
So far, there have been more than 1,000 texts, but the discussion on the folk custom and concept of "stockpiling grain" on the twenty-first day of the third lunar month is still likely to be further deepened. It is not only a cultural inheritance and expression, but also a desire and pursuit of a happy life. On the occasion of the New Year, let's abide by local customs and habits, and respond to new challenges and opportunities with positive attitudes and behaviors, so as to make life happier and more exciting! In this process, it is necessary to inherit the customs, customs, and habits of the Chinese nation, so that more people can know, know, and know, and carry forward the fine traditional Chinese culture.