When the north wind is raging and the sound of gongs and drums resounds through the village, the wax moon comes quietly, like a silent messenger, strolling with the breath of the New Year. There are many different customs of the lunar month, but the most remarkable is the fifteenth day of the lunar month, a festival full of hope and wishes.
On the fifteenth day of the lunar month, we call it "Blessing Day". On this special night, the last full moon of the lunar calendar hangs high overhead, sprinkling people's expectations on the world, and each white moonlight contains full of auspiciousness and wishes, gathering into an invisible force. People throughout the ages have gazed at the moon on this day, revered the heavens and the earth, placed blessings, and hoped for happiness and health in the coming year.
However, the weather can be cold and cold, so you need to be especially careful for those who are keen to skate and ski. Although some rivers have been frozen, it can be described as "thousands of miles of ice, thousands of miles of snow drifting", there is still a great risk of ice activity that has not been tested by professionals. Therefore, for the safety of you, me and him, please stay away from the wild river and choose a formal place to experience the joy of ice and snow.
In addition, as the Chinese New Year approaches, it is important to follow safety rules and avoid risking unclear sports to prevent accidents from causing disaster to your family. As the so-called "home and everything prospers", only by ensuring safety can we let our hearts return and enjoy the happy time of the family.
On this special day, we must also remember to worship God and pray for it. The offerings include melons, fruits, vegetables, rice, wine, tea, etc., and the three pillars of incense are burned, paying high respect to God who has cared for us for a year like a loving father, and praying that he will continue to shelter in the new year, and that the blessings will be like rivers and seas, smooth and healthy.
In addition to this, writing peace documents is also an essential ritual. Neighbors jointly copied a peace document and wrote good wishes, such as "All things go well, happiness is blessed", "Entering and leaving safely, the body and bones are strong", "Career is smooth, and family is harmonious". Wanderers who work outside can send a copy back to their hometown, so that their families can also feel the power of this auspiciousness.
Of course, those northern friends who love dumplings as much as their lives must not miss the dumpling banquet on the fifteenth day of the lunar month. Dumplings are like round gold ingots, symbolizing abundant wealth, good health, and family harmony. The family sat around and tasted the hot dumplings, and their hearts were warm.
In general, the fifteenth day of the lunar month is not only a beautiful day of prayer, but also a patron saint of peace. Let's gather that fervent hope and welcome the new year!