This year, we ushered in a different Spring Festival, because the 25th day of the lunar month (February 4) is the day of the beginning of spring. In this special year, the breath of the Spring Festival is a little earlier than in previous years. In China, both Spring Festival and Lichun are closely related to an important traditional Xi – Tie Chun Lian. Spring Festival couplets are not only the decoration of the festival, but also the inheritance of culture and the expression of family blessings. So, in such a special year, how should we choose the time to post the Spring Festival couplets? Let's explore this topic together.
The best time to post couplets
In traditional Chinese Xi, with the arrival of the 25th month of the lunar month, every household begins an important preparation for the year: the Spring Festival. This Xi is deeply rooted in an ancient faith. According to legend, from the twenty-fifth day of the lunar month, the Jade Emperor will inspect the world, while the gods will return to the heavenly realm, leaving the mortal world unguarded by gods. On such days, it is believed that the New Year's decoration can begin, because without the presence of the gods, one does not have to worry about violating the taboos of the gods during the decoration.
Therefore, starting from the 25th day of the lunar month until Chinese New Year's Eve, it is regarded as the traditional period of sticking the Spring Festival. Families would use red paper with auspicious verses or couplets written on it and post them on their doors. These couplets are not only decorations, but also expressions of family members' expectations and blessings for the New Year. Each couplet is filled with hope for the future, implying auspiciousness and happiness in the New Year.
The 28th and 29th of the lunar month are considered to be the most suitable days for pasting Spring Festival couplets. During these two days, families get busy with the annual cleaning to welcome the arrival of the new year. After the house is renovated, people will choose exquisite Spring Festival couplets and hang them on the door, symbolizing the farewell to the old and welcoming the new, hoping that the new year will bring new hope and joy.
For those families with many family members, the 25th to 27th of the lunar month is a flexible time window to choose the most suitable time to post the couplets. During this time, family members can come together and participate in this heartwarming event. This is not only a continuation of tradition, but also a symbol of family harmony and unity. Through such preparations, the atmosphere of the Spring Festival has become stronger, full of the warmth of home and the joy of the festival.
Adjustments to modern life
In 2024, a special year known as the "Year Without Spring", the 25th day of the lunar month coincides with the beginning of spring, which adds a deeper meaning to the Xi of sticking to the Spring Festival. In Chinese culture, the term "no spring" refers to the beginning of the entire spring after the Lunar New Year, which falls on the 25th day of the lunar month. This day has become a particularly symbolic moment, as people paste Spring Festival couplets on this day, not only following tradition, but also symbolizing a new beginning and renewal on the first day of spring.
For many modern families, especially those who find it difficult to post Spring Festival couplets in traditional times because of their fast-paced life, the 25th day of the lunar month has become an ideal choice. Posting Spring Festival couplets on this day is not only a kind of respect for traditional festivals, but also an expectation of a new year and a new atmosphere. In this springless year, the Spring Festival couplets are pasted, which means saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, hoping that everything will be updated in the new year, full of vitality and vitality.
The way and precautions for pasting Spring Festival couplets
During the Spring Festival, every household has an interesting tradition, that is, picking and pasting Spring Festival couplets. This event is not just for decoration, but more like a small art project. Everyone has to find some Spring Festival couplets that are suitable for the size of the house and beautiful. The font on the Spring Festival couplets is very important, it must be clear and good-looking, so that relatives and friends can see those auspicious words at a glance when they come. The content of these Spring Festival couplets is all good words that make people feel happy, such as wishing everyone all the best in the new year and all their wishes come true. Each word was chosen very carefully, as these words represent the family's expectations and blessings for the New Year. When picking and pasting Spring Festival couplets, everyone can feel the strong festive atmosphere and the warmth of home.
In modern times, people pay more attention to the protection of the home environment when pasting Spring Festival couplets. In order to avoid damage to the door panels, many people choose to use removable tape or double-sided tape to paste the couplets, which not only reflects environmental awareness, but also facilitates post-holiday cleaning. In the process of pasting the couplets, it is necessary to carefully select the appropriate position, usually the top of the door frame or the center of the door panel, which is both respectful and full of auspiciousness. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the flatness of the couplets and avoid bubbles or wrinkles to keep the overall neatness and beauty.
epilogue
In 2024, this unique "Year Without Spring" adds a layer of special meaning to the celebration of the Spring Festival. In such a year, the early or 25th day of the lunar month becomes not only a respect for the ancient tradition, but also an adaptation to the fast pace of modern life. Whether it is to start early or to post Spring Festival couplets on the day of the beginning of spring, this act itself has become a kind of cultural transmission, a beautiful moment of family reunion. This Spring Festival, we convey the warmth of home and a beautiful vision for the future to everyone through this simple but meaningful Xi.
On the occasion of the arrival of the Spring Festival, every family not only inherits the profound cultural heritage but also strengthens the bond between family members through the activity of sticking Spring Festival couplets. This traditional activity, although simple, contains profound cultural values and family feelings. Through Spring Festival couplets, we show our hopes and blessings for the future to our loved ones and friends. May in this special year, every family can feel the warmth brought by the Spring Festival couplets, enjoy the joy and blessings of the New Year, and welcome a new year full of happiness and auspiciousness together.
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