On the nineteenth day of the first month, I greeted my mother-in-law, and it was the "Yan Jiu Festival", so remember to do 4 things
As the saying goes,"The nineteenth year of the first month"。With the arrival of the 19th day of the first lunar month, the folk activities of the New Year have officially come to an end. However, although there are no New Year's celebrations on the 19th day of the first lunar month, there are still many folk customs on this day. One of the most famous is:"Welcome mother-in-law"。
Speaking of"Welcome mother-in-law"Every Han village in Zhouqu County should be familiar with it. Because this is related to the county's most local characteristics, the most cultural atmosphere of the event, and it is particularly grand.
It is understood"Welcome mother-in-law"It is a kind of folk religious activity that originated from the matrilineal clan society, also known as"Feast of Our Lady"。In Zhouqu County, every village is different"Mother-in-law"。Some villages are enshrined"Our Lady of the Nine Heavens"Some villages are enshrined"Guanyin", and some villages are enshrined"Hundred Saints"。In short, here"Mother-in-law"represents"Nuwa Niangniang"can help villagers achieve prosperity and bless their families with all the best.
Generally speaking, on the nineteenth day of the first lunar month, everyone in the village has to carve wood"Grandma"Dress up, especially with a cape, colorful flowers, colorful lanterns, and embroidered shoes. In addition, everyone has to go to their own place"Grandma's Temple"Go to the incense. In particular, if the people of the village want to have a child, they must come to worship and then take off the ornaments on the mother-in-law; If the wish is fulfilled, it is necessary to come and make a vow, which is commonly known as vow.
On this day, the town ** will organize"Grandma"people"Parties", meaning:"Travel and spread the blessings"。The people of the village will also gather to receive blessings, and the scale is very large. Around 9 p.m., fireworks are set off in every house, welcome"Grandma"Town. At this time, the married men and women in the village will scramble for it"Grannies"Carrying a sedan chair means that they will be blessed by a child at the beginning of their lives. Early in the morning, people are escorted to the temple. In this way, the whole event is over and people start their work for the new year.
In addition to greeting grandmothers on this day, many places also hold them"Swallow House Festival"。So-called"Swallow House Festival"It is a traditional folk custom in China, which is a typical temple fair, but it is essentially different from a bazaar-type temple fair.
It is understood that the Yanju Festival is set up to commemorate the main ancestor of Taoism, Qiu Chuji, because Qiu Chuji's birthday is the nineteenth day of the first lunar month. The festival represents people's worship and prayers to the gods and goddesses, and expresses people's vision of a better life in the future.
On this day, the Yangui Festival temple fairs in various places can be described as lively, and the temple fairs are full of the atmosphere of various folk cultures, and people who come to worship can enjoy the unique charm of folk culture.
It can be said that the Yanju Festival is a large-scale temple fair cultural event that connects people with faith.
One of them is eating dumplings and noodles.
We all know that dumplings and noodles are essential foods for all traditional festivals, implying health and longevity, reunion, and surplus every year. The 19th day of the first lunar month is no exception, except that dumplings and noodles are eaten on this day.
Dumpling noodles are made by cooking dumplings and noodles together and eating them, similar to wonton noodles. Usually the dumplings are boiled first, and when the dumplings are almost cooked, they are added to the noodles and eaten together.
Second, take water from a well for drinking.
It is said that drinking well water on the nineteenth day of the first lunar month can cure illness and prolong life. It is understood that in the year of the great drought, Qiu Chuji and his ** together to dig a well to help people through the drought, this well with the rise of Qiu Chuji, became a fairy well, so there is a saying that drinking well water on this day blesses health.
Third, fill the barn.
In the folk, this day is also called"Fill the barn"It means adding grain to the barn, symbolizing good weather and abundant crops in the coming year. Of course, there are very few barns left today, but the custom has been passed down to the people, who would paint the barns in their backyards with plant ash on this day, meaning to fill the barns.
Fourth, visit the City God Temple.
It is said that on the nineteenth day of the first lunar month, people also go to the City God Temple, which means to eliminate disasters and avoid disasters, so that the City God can bless the health and safety of the whole family. Generally speaking, there is a parade in the morning and worship begins at noon. In fact, the City God Temple also has a meaning, which means peace, wealth and auspiciousness.
In any case, today is the 19th day of the first lunar month, and there are many different folk activities in various places. You can follow the local customs, do not forget the old traditions, and do four things well, so that you and your family can have a peaceful year.
Well, about the folklore of the 19th day of the first lunar month, that's all for today. Having said all this, what are the different folk customs around you? Are you ready? You can leave a message, comment, and share the traditional customs around you.