In traditional Chinese festivals, the 24th day of the first lunar month is a day with rich cultural connotations. On this day, there are folk customs such as sacrificial stoves and sweeping houses, which represent people's beautiful vision for the new year and the importance of the home environment. The twenty-fourth day of the first month
Sacrificial stove: Thanksgiving for the blessing of the god of the stove.
On the 24th day of the first lunar month, people set up stoves in their homes and place offerings such as fruits, sweets, and wine. Members of the family light incense and worship the god of the stove to thank him for his blessings and blessings over the past year. This traditional custom embodies the Chinese nation's wish for family harmony and a healthy life.
Sweeping Day: Clearing the old year and welcoming the new year.
In addition to the sacrificial stove, the 24th day of the first month is also the day of sweeping. Tradition holds that during the Spring Festival, there will be a lot of evil and unclean things in the house, so on the 24th day of the first lunar month, people will carry out a big cleaning to clean all the corners of the house to remove evil and unclean things and welcome the arrival of the new year. This custom reflects the importance people attach to the hygiene of their homes and also symbolizes the hope and beginning of the new year.
Other customs: setting off firecrackers and hanging lanterns.
In addition to sacrificial stoves and sweeping houses, there are some other customs on the 24th day of the first lunar month. Firecrackers are set off on this day to celebrate the arrival of the festival in a festive atmosphere. At the same time, hanging lanterns and other decorations are also essential, they not only add to the festive atmosphere of the festival, but also are an important embodiment of traditional culture.
The 24th day of the first lunar month is a day full of tradition and beautiful vision. Through the sacrificial stove, sweeping the house and other customs, people express their wishes for family happiness and a happy life, and at the same time, they also inherit the rich traditional culture of the Chinese nation. Let's feel the strong festive atmosphere together on this day and welcome the arrival of the new year.