The wax moon is the last month of the year. After the wax moon, we will usher in a new year, the Year of the Dragon. The arrival of the new year is very much expected by everyone, and the dragon is a zodiac year that everyone likes very much.
The first day of the lunar month is the first day of the lunar month, and it is a day full of solemnity and expectation. In ancient times, the wax moon was called the end of the year and the beginning of the new year, so it carries a wealth of traditional customs and culture. On this important day, the old people will pass on some special reminders to us with their wisdom, as well as expectations for a better life.
On this day, the old people will remind us: one is not empty, two is not done, eat three, avoid two foods, and prepare for the upcoming Year of the Dragon. So what is that? Now let's talk about it.
Not empty: Don't leave your home empty
The first day of the lunar month is the day of worship to the god of the stove, and on this day, the god of the stove will go to heaven to report on the life of the people. Every household prepares abundant offerings to the god of the hearth, praying for a good harvest in the new year, a safe house, and a happy life. Therefore, on this day, the items in the house should not be vacant, and sufficient food and articles should be prepared to show respect for the god of the stove.
2. Don't:
First: Don't use foul language.
It is to avoid doing some unlucky things, and some people will use foul language. But in the wax moon, the emphasis is on harmony and harmony, at this time, we should not say some unlucky words, and do not do unlucky things. People want to have a good omen in this new year, so they will also pay special attention to their words and deeds during the lunar month.
Second: Don't quarrel, don't get angry.
During this month, people want to welcome the New Year in harmony, and at this time, if there is a quarrel or some conflict, it is considered bad.
Eat three things: dumplings, rice cakes, and glutinous rice balls
Ryūzi
The shape of the dumplings looks like ingots, which is very attractive, and you can wrap your favorite ingredients inside, which is very inclusive. It has the implication of attracting wealth and entering treasures, full of wealth, reunion and wealth, and a happy life. In this auspicious month, eating auspicious food symbolizes our expectations for a better life.
rice cake
In ancient times, there was a monster called "Nian". In the harsh winter, they would go down the mountain and rob people of food if they couldn't find food. Therefore, eating rice cakes during the lunar month means that it will bring us good luck and happiness. Moreover, the homonym of rice cake has the meaning of rising and longevity every year, and it also carries our beautiful expectations for a happy life.
Glutinous rice balls
Tangyuan, round, means reunion. It is a tradition to eat glutinous rice balls on the first day of the lunar month, and the rice balls are made of glutinous rice, and their favorite fillings will be added to them, and the taste is delicate. It means family reunion and happiness, and hopes to be reunited and happy in the new year.
Apologetic 2:
First: Don't go far away
On the first day of the lunar month, it is a day to worship ancestors, and people think that it is not good to go far away on this day, and it is also a disrespect for ancestors.
Second: Don't take out the trash.
In ancient times, taking out garbage meant throwing away the wealth of the family. In order to ensure the safety and financial luck of the family, people avoid taking out the garbage on this day.
It's the Year of the Dragon soon, and we should follow these reminders, not only to honor tradition, but also to pray for ourselves and our families. The customs of the wax moon and the wisdom of the elderly are our precious cultural heritage, let us experience and inherit these beautiful customs with our hearts on this special day, and prepare for the upcoming Year of the Dragon.
Today is the first day of the lunar month, in order to pray for blessings and live a happy life, remember to eat these 3 things, which are peanuts, fried beans, and popcorn, which means auspicious and smooth life.