Text/Dragon Yin Master
Why wear red in this year? The so-called natal year is the year of your zodiac sign once every 12 years, usually referred to as the zodiac year, the genus phase year. In our traditional customs, the year of natal life is often considered an unlucky year. Because this life year has committed too much age, too old to sit on the head, no joy will be a disaster. Such a folk song is the best portrayal of the unlucky year of this life. So Master Dragon Yin believes that most people have heard that the honmei year should wear red, but do you know why? Then Master Dragon Yin will come to tell you why he wears red in the year of honmei.
Why wear red in this year?
According to the theory of the bit, at the time of the year of the birth, the guardian deity of the zodiac will go to the heavenly court to pay homage. According to the current parlance, it is to go to debriefing and gathering. At this time, the protection of people will be weakened, and demons and ghosts will use this opportunity to take advantage of the void. Red can drive away evil spirits, which is related to the origin of the Spring Festival and the New Year firecrackers.
Therefore, people wear red clothes and tie red belts to drive away evil spirits. Later, it was carried forward by people. Even underwear and socks must be worn red, and red insoles are stepped on by villains, all of which express people's desire to drive away evil spirits and turn evil into evil.
People especially like red in this year. At this time, Han people everywhere, no matter how big or small, are tied up, commonly known as Za Hong; The emphasis on red in the year of the Present Life should stem from the worship of red in the traditional culture of the Han Chinese. In ancient Han Chinese weddings, red palanquins, brides and grooms dressed in red, red lanterns, red carpets and red candles were shrouded in red light.
In ancient times, when an army won a war, it was necessary to send someone to report the victory with a red flag. Students should wear a safflower after obtaining a meritorious name. Only Guan Yunchang, the god of loyalty and courage, has the right to enjoy the red face of Peking Opera. Han Chinese regard red as a symbol of festivity, success, loyalty and justice, especially its role in driving away evil spirits and protecting the body.
Therefore, Chinese New Year's Eve night, people wear red underwear or tie red belts early to eliminate disasters, which has gradually become a fashion trend.