In 2024, the year of the dragon in the lunar calendar, the day when the second dragon raises its head in February, it seems to be a little more mysterious and solemn than in previous years. The dragon, as the totem of the Chinese nation, has always been admired and loved by people.
And in this special year, people who belong to the dragon naturally attach great importance to this day. However, not only the dragons, but also the snake and the rooster, who have a deep relationship with the dragon, also have anticipation and longing, because according to the ancient saying, when the second dragon rises in February, they will also usher in good luck.
On the second day of February, the dragon raises its head, and this day is not only a festival in the traditional sense for people who belong to the dragon, snake and rooster, but also a day full of mystery and beautiful meaning. On this day, they need to do three things and eat two foods to pray for good luck and good spirits in the new year.
First things first, wear red. Red, which represents festivity, auspiciousness, and good luck. On the second day of February, people belonging to the dragon, snake and rooster wear red clothes, which is not only a respect for the festival, but also an expectation of good luck. The red clothes shine in the sun, as if they are covered with an auspicious halo, implying good luck and turning purple all year round.
The second thing to do is to get up early and go to the water's edge for a walk. Water has always been regarded as a symbol of wealth among the people. On the day when the second dragon raises its head in February, it is believed that by getting up early and walking by the water, you can "pick up the dragon's burden" and "collect the dragon's qi" and bring wealth and good luck home. And for people who belong to dragons, snakes, and chickens, this kind of walking has a special meaning.
They can feel the vitality and vitality of nature in the morning breeze, breathe in the fresh air, and bathe in the auspicious breath of the dragon raising its head, injecting full vitality and hope into the new year.
The third thing is to shave the faucet. On the second day of February, it is customary for both men and women of all ages to shave their heads. And for people who belong to dragons, snakes, and chickens, shaving the faucet has a special meaning. They believe that shaving their heads on this day can remove the bad luck of the year and usher in new good luck.
Of course, the time to shave the head is also particular, and it is generally performed at the hour of the hour (7 to 9 o'clock in the morning), which is considered to be the most auspicious. Of course, snake people can also choose to shave their heads at the time of day (9 o'clock to 11 o'clock) to match the characteristics of their zodiac signs.
In addition to these three things, people who belong to the dragon, the snake, and the rooster need to eat two kinds of food. The first food, the dragon dish. On the second day of February, people will eat some ingredients with the word "dragon", such as pork head meat, kohlrabi, taro and fish head, etc., which means that there is a head and a face, and there is a spiritual head for the year.
These ingredients are not only delicious, but also represent people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. Eating wontons is also known as "eating longan", which means that you can see the road ahead clearly and meet new challenges and opportunities throughout the year.
The second food is noodles. Noodles have the meaning of longevity and smoothness in the folk. On the second day of February, people will cook noodles and wontons together to make wonton noodles, which means "dragon takes pearls", symbolizing good luck and good luck. Such food is not only delicious, but also carries people's expectations and blessings for a better life in the future.
On this special day, we should also think about how to better inherit and carry forward the traditional culture of the Chinese nation.
At the same time, we should also cherish the people and things around us, and face every challenge and opportunity in life with a grateful heart. Only in this way can we truly feel the beauty and happiness of life.