The ancients said: "Spring rain is as precious as gold, and a drop is worth a thousand gold." In ancient times, all production and life were based on crops, and the amount of grain produced determined their living standards. Therefore, they believe that the rain in spring is better than **, and it is worth a lot of money.
On the twenty-second day of the first lunar month, there is a special traditional festival called the "Sangan Festival". The so-called "Sangan" means the ritual of praying for rain, hoping to get the heavenly rain.
On this day, the ancients would put hay or straw in dung heaps, mounds, waterchannel mouths, wells, mills, etc., which was called "Sangan". They are eager to usher in the spring rain, look forward to the wind and rain, and pray for a good harvest in the new year.
The 22nd day of the first month of this year corresponds to the sexagenary branch of the first month of Bingyin. "Yi Chou" ranked second among the 60 cadres. The "B" in the heavenly stem belongs to the wood, which symbolizes dwarf plants such as flowers and grasses, grass seedlings; The ugly of the earthly branch represents the moist land. Otogi is born in ugly soil, suggesting the vigorous growth of flowers and greenery.
Yinyue is the beginning of spring and contains important solar terms"Beginning of spring"with"Rainwater"。On this day, it is the twenty-second day of the first month, and we ushered in"Sangan Festival", which is closely related to the rainy season.
So when we celebrate"Sangan"On the occasion, in fact, he prayed for rain from heaven to nourish all things on the earth. The arrival of rain marks the unobstruction of the air of heaven and earth, and the crops will have a good harvest season.
On the 22nd day of the first lunar month, do not forget the old tradition: "one eat, one roast, one does not speak", and pray for good luck in the Year of the Dragon, good health, and smooth progress!
One Eat: Spend it"Sangan Festival"After this short break, we will usher in a new round of spring ploughing season, and the farmers will also start a whole year of busyness, planting and harvesting, and the workers will also start a 9-to-5 life, and the difficulties and challenges in life will also come.
In the face of the challenges of real life, people in ancient times hoped that the troubles and challenges in life would disappear. Therefore, people choose on the twenty-second day of the first month of the old calendar"Eat twist flowers"。The name of the twist flower itself implies"Complex"with"Chaos"meaning.
The process of eating twist flowers needs to be dismantled one by one, which is one"Relieve troubles, eliminate troubles"of rituals. Through this little ceremony, pray for smooth sailing and smooth sailing in the days ahead!
One roast: The old people at home often say: "One roast will eliminate all diseases". On the night of the 22nd day of the first lunar month, at every moment of family reunion, relatives gathered around the blazing bonfire to share the hot and profound warmth. It is an ancient custom that has been passed down from generation to generation, and families are immersed in pure joy in a warm atmosphere where the fire is intertwined with the sound of cheerful laughter.
It is said that this burning bonfire is not only a feast for the eyes and senses, but also carries magical powers, which can dispel the fatigue and sickness attached to the body and mind. For those who have wandering feelings, the stove in each home has become a unique haven for the soul and a source of physical energy during the rest of their journey.
Under the light of this jumping fire, every act of adding wood to the fire is given a deeper meaning, because it is believed that the closer you are to this blazing heat from the depths of the earth, the more it will nourish the body and mind, and make it stronger and stronger.
Nothing to say: According to ancient legends, the twenty-second day of the first lunar month is the day when the "Golden Buddha" descends on the earth. It is rumored that the Golden Buddha can manifest in various forms and examine the character of people.
If you are lucky enough to meet and pass this test, the rest of the year will be smooth sailing and financial prosperity. Therefore, the ancients were especially cautious on this day and treated others well so as not to negatively affect their personal wealth.
Of course, these are the wishes and expectations of people for a better life in ancient times, and with the traditional culture passed down to the present, we as inheritors must understand these traditions, bring forth the new, and continue to pass them on!