New Year's Day is not only an important day, but also a moment when traditional culture and modern life blend with each other.
On this day, people look forward to good luck and good fortune in the new year by guarding their homes, avoiding bad luck and savoring good food.
These traditional Xi customs are not only rich in cultural connotation, but also reflect people's pursuit of a better life.
On the occasion of New Year's Day, let us protect the happiness of our family, avoid unlucky places, add color to life with food, and welcome the arrival of the new year together.
1. One does not come out: the wealth of guarding the door
On New Year's Day, people are looking forward to good luck in the new year with good wishes, both ancient and modern.
"Vitality is born, and life is the foundation. "And New Year's Day, as the beginning of a new year, is an excellent time for us to adjust our vitality.
On this special day, there are some old traditions, although they may seem simple, but they contain deep cultural connotations.
Money is not lent out: New Year's Day is a time to pray for blessings and wishes, and every family is looking forward to a prosperous new year of financial prosperity, hoping to bring more peace and happiness to the whole family by keeping the family's finances stable.
The ancients said: "The treasury should be full and not empty", which includes the money of the family.
On New Year's Day, it's best to keep your family's treasury full and don't lend money easily.
Because in people's minds, money is the source of wealth, and borrowing may lead to the outflow of wealth and bring unnecessary trouble to themselves.
Money is not lent out, it is a small ritual to welcome the New Year, lock good luck in the home, and let the wealth flow.
It is important to note that these meanings may vary from culture to culture, region, and personal beliefs, and from person to person.
2. The unlucky "two don't go"
Don't go to deserted places: The New Year's Day holiday is a great time for people to relax and travel. However, be cautious when choosing your destination.
Although the scenery is unique in a deserted place, there are inevitably some unknown dangers and difficulties.
Especially in the cold winter, the mountains are high and the roads are slippery, and it is easy to encounter problems such as snow disasters and frostbite.
Uninhabited places may have some safety hazards, such as wildlife, harsh weather conditions, complex terrain, etc.
People may be worried about being exposed to danger in such an environment. Uninhabited places often lack infrastructure such as transportation, communications, medical care, etc.
If an emergency occurs in these places, you may face the dilemma of a lack of support.
During New Year's Day, it's better to choose some familiar, safe places to enjoy the scenery and keep yourself safe.
Don't go skating in the river: The cold weather has made some rivers freeze, making them a great place for ice skating.
However, around New Year's Day, it is a cold winter, and the ice surface of the river may not be fully solid.
There is a risk of falls and injuries associated with ice skating, especially in places where skating is not good or where river ice is unstable.
The safety of river ice depends mainly on the thickness of the ice. If the ice is too thin and there is a risk of cracking or melting, the skater may be in danger of falling, being impaled by the ice, etc.
Weather conditions have a great impact on the stability of river ice.
Rising temperatures can lead to melting of ice, while changes in weather can lead to uneven ice surfaces, increasing the risk of skating.
If the river flows at a faster rate, the formation of ice may be uneven, and there are areas of instability.
Skaters in such places can be affected by currents, increasing the risk of falling.
For your own safety, it's best not to choose to skate in the river on New Year's Day.
3. Eat three things: a blissful moment for your taste buds
The beautiful tradition of New Year's Day is not only reflected in the behavior, but also in the food. The ancients said: "Zhengdan, when swallowing a chicken raw, it is called refining." ”
The food on New Year's Day not only implies auspiciousness, but also reflects people's yearning for a better life.
Eggs: In ancient times, there was a saying that "on New Year's Day, swallow a chicken raw", which means that eating eggs on New Year's Day helps to cultivate one's self-cultivation.
Eggs are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, making them a high-quality and nutritious food.
On the morning of New Year's Day, preparing a nutritious egg breakfast for your family will not only help to start the new year with energy, but also symbolize good health and longevity.
Rice cakes: Rice cakes are one of the traditional delicacies, which means "rising every year". In the north, rice cakes are mostly made with glutinous rice noodles or rhubarb rice noodles with red dates and red beans.
In the south, rice cakes are steamed with glutinous rice flour and can be eaten in a variety of ways. Eating rice cakes on New Year's Day represents the expectation of a better life in the New Year and is a beautiful sustenance.
Wuxin plate: The ancients ate Wuxin plate on New Year's Day, which means a symbol of "new". The five-spice plate includes coriander, garlic, leeks, green onions, ginger and other ingredients rich in spicy flavors.
Eating Wuxin plate can not only symbolize the new year, but also help with health preservation.
Moderate intake of spicy foods helps to warm the body and has a certain health care effect on the cold winter.
Editor丨Zheng Wei