No winter is insurmountable
There is no spring that will not come
The day of looking forward to the warm blossoms of spring has arrived [sun] [sun]
Today is the fourth day of the Chinese New Year and the spring day.
Li chun, the first of the twenty-four solar terms, symbolizes the coming of winter and spring, heralding the beginning of another cycle of reincarnation.
The meaning of Lichun is also very special, with the meaning of renewing everything and renewing everything, which is a very auspicious festival in folk traditions.
This year's Spring Festival, which happens to be the fourth day of the Chinese New Year, is also a good day to pick up the five roads of the god of wealth.
Our ancestors have always paid attention to the culture of the new year and the culture of the festival, and in the corresponding days, there will naturally be many customs and exquisiteness.
In particular, this year's New Year's Fourth and Lichun encountered the same day, and the more important of these days include the five-way god of wealth and the "3 Yi 3 taboos" of the LiChun Festival.
Let's start with the Five Ways of Wealth!
The old tradition holds that the fourth day of the Lunar New Year is the day when the gods descend from the celestial realm to the earth, including the five-way god of wealth who is in charge of the world's wealth.
Businessmen generally open the market on the fifth day of the Chinese New Year, so people will pick up the god of wealth one day in advance, so that the market can be opened smoothly the next day.
Receiving the five gods of wealth, it means to collect the wealth of the five parties in the east, west, south, south and north, and in the new year, the fortune is prosperous and the source of wealth is rolling.
When receiving the god of wealth, first of all, prepare sacrifices, auspicious cakes, fruits, incense candles and other things;
Secondly, when greeting the god of wealth, open the doors and windows to welcome the god of wealth. The most important thing is to maintain a pious heart and pray to the god of wealth.
Then say the Spring Festival, to keep in mind the "3 should 3 taboos"
3 things lichun to do
1. It is advisable to "welcome spring"
Spring is an important activity that people have to carry out, and they will generally prepare in advance, also known as spring performance.
The purpose of welcoming spring is to worship the gods of spring (the god of farming), tai nian, land and other gods to welcome the arrival of spring. The god of spring, the god of grass and wood and the god of life, is the image of a human-faced bird body, and is the god in charge of spring affairs. At the time of the Spring Festival, some activities will also be held, such as raising the cabinet, beating cattle, and advocating in the big class.
2, should "bite the spring"
The seasonal food eaten on the day of spring is also called "biting spring", which has the meaning of welcoming the new spring. Common "spring bite" foods include spring cakes, spring rolls, etc., which are also served with spring vegetables and five spice plates.
Spring cake refers to a pancake made of flour or steamed, when eaten, it will also be accompanied by some spring vegetables with special meanings, such as bean sprouts, spinach, leeks, celery and so on. Eating spring cakes in lichun has the meaning of welcoming spring and praying for a good harvest.
Spring rolls are made by wrapping the filling in a dry dough crust and frying, which is usually wrapped with a large number of fresh vegetables that are abundant in the spring, which has the meaning of welcoming the new year.
Five-spice plate, also known as spring plate, that is, in the plate contains five kinds of spicy vegetables, such as garlic, spring onion, leek, coriander, brassica, etc., the content of which is not fixed, can be changed.
3, should "step on the spring"
Stepping on the spring is going out for walks and outings in the spring, which is what we often call "spring travel". Spring is coming, symbolizing that the cold winter has passed, the day of spring and warm flowers is coming, the weather will gradually become warmer, at this time, it is advisable to go out and walk, breathe fresh air, bask in the warm sun, feel the vitality of nature, and also give the new year an auspicious.
3 things that Li Chun avoids doing
1. Avoid lying down
Since ancient times, people have attached great importance to the Spring Festival and formulated many rules, including not lying on the bed during the "festival" of spring.
Some places pay more attention to this custom, so they will get up early at the time of the Spring Festival. Of course, this year's Spring Festival happens to be in the early hours of the morning, and everyone does not necessarily have to get up accurately to every minute and second. Just on the day of Lichun, don't always lie lazily in bed. Because, the old tradition believes that it is advisable to move around more during the spring season to welcome the arrival of spring.
2. Avoid haircuts
On the day of spring, it is not suitable for haircuts in folk customs. The old tradition believes that hair is the grass and trees of the human body, Li Chun is the warming season, it is exactly the time when the grass and trees are born, it is not appropriate to damage, Li Chun haircut, symbolizing the damage to the grass and trees that grow at the beginning of the Spring Festival.
In fact, in addition to lichun is not suitable for haircuts, in the folk customs of the mainland, the first month is also not suitable for haircuts, so everyone can wait until "February two, the dragon looks up" and then get a haircut, the meaning will be better.
3. Avoid quarrels
In the twenty-four solar terms, Lichun symbolizes the beginning of spring, the season of revival of all things, and everything is full of vitality and hope.
The old tradition is that Li Chun should maintain a good mood, so that in the new year, there can be a harmonious and beautiful beginning.
Remember, on the day of Lichun, everyone must pay attention to verbal language, and restrain their emotions, do not speak evil words, or quarrel with others.
As the saying goes, "There is a god who raises his head three feet", and when facing old traditions and old rules, you may wish to have a little more awe. They are all folk customs that have been passed down from ancient times to the present day, and they are also part of traditional culture.
This year's Lichun is very special, just in time for the new year's day to meet the five roads of the god of wealth. That is to say, today, remember to pick up the five ways of wealth, to achieve "3 should 3 taboos", which means that the new year's wealth is rolling in, and the family is prosperous and prosperous.