As the saying goes, "Rich is not rich, tree in front of the door". In rural areas, every household has the habit of planting trees in front of and behind their houses. Different trees have different meanings. So, what kind of trees does the rural saying "people are poor and do not cut down three kinds of trees, and future generations will be blessed"? Does it make sense?
People do not cut down three kinds of trees, and future generations are blessed
elm
Elm is a common tree species in rural areas of the north. Every spring, when the elm trees are budding, the young shoots of the elms are picked and various delicacies are made for the family to taste. In our Heluo area, this is called "biting spring". In ancient times, agricultural productivity was low, and many families had no food to eat, especially in the spring when the spring was green and yellow, people picked elm shoots, toon buds, etc. to solve the family's food and clothing, so that they could survive difficult times. Because the leaves of the elm tree resemble ancient copper coins, the planting of elm trees in front of the house and behind the house is regarded as a beautiful meaning of attracting wealth and treasure. In addition, the elm tree is relatively old, and planting elm trees in front of the house and behind the house has the beautiful meaning of protecting the family's longevity. Therefore, the elm trees planted in front of and behind the houses in rural courtyards cannot be cut down casually.
Osmanthus tree
Every year in August, the osmanthus flowers are fragrant, and the osmanthus trees in the rural farmyards are full of lush leaves and fragrance. People use the picked osmanthus flowers to make handicrafts such as pillows and sachets. In the northern countryside, osmanthus is an evergreen tree species, because the word "gui" of osmanthus is homonymous with the "gui" of wealth. Therefore, people regard osmanthus trees as a symbol of wealth and auspiciousness. Therefore, osmanthus trees planted in rural courtyards are rarely cut down.
Tree
In rural areas, locust trees are a very common tree species. I still remember when I was a child, the old locust tree at the entrance of the village, every time after tea and dinner, it was a good place for men, women and children in the village, chatting and gathering together, people talking and laughing, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. The "locust" character of the locust tree is composed of "wood" and "ghost", if the locust tree is cut down, the word "ghost" will remain, which is very unlucky in the eyes of the ancients. Therefore, locust trees in rural courtyards cannot be cut down casually.
Elm trees, osmanthus trees, and locust trees are common tree species in our daily life, they can not only beautify the environment, but also have beautiful meanings. The rural saying "people are poor and do not cut down three kinds of trees, future generations will be blessed", which is a wisdom summary of the long-term agricultural practice experience of the ancient working people, and is full of infinite reverence for nature. It also reflects people's yearning for a better life from the side. Everything is predetermined, and if it is not established, it is abolished. Any good life is not something to sit back and enjoy. It's not just a matter of planting a few trees and banging a gong and drum. If you want to live a rich and beautiful life, you still have to rely on your own hard work. Hardship shows courage and perseverance, grinding begins to succeed. Only by working hard and acting resolutely can we live up to the times and the Chinese year.