#我来唠家常#
In traditional Chinese culture, the Spring Festival is the most important festival of the year, symbolizing the end of the year and the beginning of the new year, and the beginning of new hopes and aspirations.
In the Xinhua area of Hunan, the New Year's greeting customs during the Spring Festival are even more unique, and there is such a saying: "The first cub of the new year, the second lang of the first year, and the fourth day of the third year of the first year worship the girl". This proverb embodies the profound cultural heritage of the local area, and reflects the unique understanding of Xinhua people on family relationships, social etiquette and the concept of kinship during the Spring Festival.
1. First Round
"The first day of the new year" refers to the first day of the Lunar New Year, that is, the first day of the Lunar New Year, when the son's parents pay New Year's greetings. The "cub" here is the local affectionate name for the son, which means the respect and blessing of the younger generation to the elders. On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, after the New Year's dinner, the son's family went to greet his parents with gifts.
They will bow respectfully, fold their hands, and say "Happy New Year" to their parents, who will hand out red envelopes to their sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and granddaughters with a smile on their faces, symbolizing that the children will be healthy, safe, and smooth in the new year.
This custom embodies the traditional virtues of respecting the old and loving the young, and is also a manifestation of family cohesion and affection. On the first day of the new year, family members gather together to welcome the arrival of the new year, symbolizing family harmony and happiness.
2. Hatsujiro
"Chu Erlang" refers to the second day of the Lunar New Year, when married women return to their parents' homes to pay New Year's greetings. "Lang" here is the title of the husband, which means that the husband will accompany his wife back to her parents' house to pay New Year's greetings to her father-in-law and mother-in-law.
This custom reflects the traditional Chinese family ethic, which states that although married women have left their parents' families, they still have a close relationship with their parents. On the second day of the Lunar New Year, they bring their husbands and children back to their parents' homes to reunite with their loved ones and celebrate the festive season.
This custom is not only a sign of respect and gratitude to the parents, but also a maintenance and strengthening of family relationships. Through New Year's greetings, the relationship between married women and their mothers has been further consolidated, and at the same time, the relationship between husband and wife has been enhanced, reflecting the harmony and unity of the family.
Three, the first three, the first four, the daughter-in-law
"Worshipping girls on the third and fourth days of the Lunar New Year" refers to the two days of the third and fourth days of the Lunar New Year, which will pay New Year's greetings to relatives such as aunts and relatives at home. The "girl" here refers to the aunt. During these two days, I will take my family to visit my aunt's house for the New Year.
Fourth, the cultural significance behind the customs
This New Year greeting custom in Xinhua area, Hunan Province is not only a superficial etiquette, but also a profound embodiment of the local people's family concept, family relationship and social etiquette. It emphasizes harmony and solidarity among family members and maintains the closeness and longevity of family relationships. This custom has evolved over the course of inheritance and has become an important part of the local culture and a unique memory of the Spring Festival in people's hearts.
5. The modern evolution of customs
With the changes of the times and the development of society, the New Year greeting customs of Hunan Xinhua are constantly evolving and developing. On the one hand, traditional New Year's greetings are still preserved and passed down, such as New Year's greetings between family members and married women returning to their parents' homes, etc., on the other hand, with the development of modern society and changes in lifestyle, some new ways of greeting New Year's greetings have gradually emerged, such as greeting relatives and friends from afar through social media, and holding group New Year's greetings in public places. These new ways of greeting the New Year not only reflect the fusion of tradition and modernity, but also demonstrate people's love and respect for the traditional festival of the Spring Festival.
To sum up, the Hunan Xinhua New Year New Year greeting custom of "the first cub, the second lang, the third and fourth girls" is not only a superficial etiquette, but also a profound embodiment of the local people's family concept, family relationship and social etiquette. It carries rich cultural connotations and historical values, and also reflects people's love and respect for the traditional festival of the Spring Festival. Let's inherit and carry forward this custom together and welcome the arrival of the new year together.