Introduction: Today, on the second day of the Lunar New Year, remind the family that "5 dishes are not on the table, and the blessing does not enter the door", and do not forget the old tradition.
#天南北地大拜年#“初一拜大年，初二回娘家”，大年初二是农历新年的第二天，也是一个充满传统习俗和温馨亲情的节日——迎婿日。
On this day, the married daughter will take her husband and children back to her parents' house to pay New Year's greetings, and usually prepare some exquisite gifts and red envelopes, which are not only respect and blessings for the mother's family, but also love and care for the children. At her mother's house, daughters gather with their parents, siblings and other relatives and have lunch at their parents' home, which deepens the atmosphere of reunion and auspiciousness.
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, both commercial shops and ordinary families will hold an event to worship the God of Wealth. Each family will worship the god of wealth brought on Chinese New Year's Eve to pray for prosperity and prosperity in the new year. This custom is not only the pursuit of wealth, but also people's yearning and sustenance for a better life.
In addition, the second day of the Lunar New Year is also the day to eat the "New Year's dinner". In the traditional customs of the mainland, in some places, there is a custom of "eating fast" on the first day of the new year, and the second day of the new year is the first meal of the new year with fish and meat, which means that the next year will have a bumper harvest and good weather. On this day, people prepare a variety of hearty meals and gather with their families to enjoy the food and feel the warmth and happiness of home. Today, on the second day of the Lunar New Year, remind the family that "5 dishes are not on the table, and the blessing is not in the door", don't forget the old tradition!
1. Chicken (good luck)
Chicken is one of the indispensable meat dishes in the New Year's dinner, not only because the chicken is delicious and nutritious, but also because of the blessings it carries. Chicken is homophonic to "auspicious", which means good luck and good luck, bringing good luck and happiness to the new year. Therefore, in the important New Year's dinner, chicken is naturally indispensable.
It is particularly worth mentioning that serving a son-in-law with chickens is a traditional and meaningful etiquette. This is not only the respect and hospitality for the son-in-law, but also the auspicious meaning of the chicken to send the best wishes to the son-in-law. I hope he will have a successful career and a happy family in the new year, and create a better future with his daughter.
Chicken can be cooked in a variety of ways, whether it is stewed, boiled, steamed, or stir-fried, to bring out the best in the chicken. At the same time, during the cooking process, you can also add a variety of auspicious ingredients, such as red dates (early coordinates), wolfberry (happiness), longan (happy), etc., to increase the nutritional value and beautiful meaning of the dish.
2. Fish (more than every year)
Eating fish on the second day of the Lunar New Year has far-reaching meanings, symbolizing family prosperity and wealth in the new year. In the traditional culture of the mainland, "fish" and "yu" are homophonic, therefore, fish is endowed with the auspicious meaning of surplus and abundant harvest every year. On this day, entertaining the son-in-law with fish means wishing the son-in-law a successful career and prosperous financial fortune in the new year, and also expresses the respect and welcome to the son-in-law, and also shows the family's beautiful vision and expectations for the future.
During the Spring Festival, there is also some attention to the way fish is placed and eaten. Usually, the fish is placed in the center or main position of the table, keeping it intact, symbolizing the unity and integrity of the family. The orientation of the head of the fish also has a specific meaning, and it is generally directed towards the elders or owners as a sign of respect and respect. Moreover, in the process of eating fish, some fish heads and tails should be left, which means that "there is a head and a tail" and everything will be successful in the coming year.
In some places, people love braised fish, and its mellow sauce and delicious fish meat are perfectly combined, which means that life is prosperous and business is prosperous in the new year. In other places, steamed fish is more popular, with its tender, smooth texture and light seasoning, which means that you will be innocent and have a good year. Either way, it contains people's yearning and pursuit of a better life, and also conveys good wishes for family, reunion and happiness.
3. Lettuce (Shengcai)
Eating lettuce on the second day of the Lunar New Year means that you can make a lot of money and business in the new year. "Lettuce" is homophonic with "making money", so it is endowed with a beautiful meaning of auspiciousness and abundance. In addition to its good meaning, lettuce itself is also a nutritious vegetable. During the Spring Festival, people tend to consume more big fish and meat, and eating lettuce in moderation at this time can play a role in balancing the diet and scraping oil and relieving greasyness.
Moreover, this year's Spring Festival happens to be after the beginning of spring, which means that it is now the beginning of spring, and the spring yang qi is growing, the temperature is rising, and it is suitable to eat more vegetables to reduce fire and replenish water, and lettuce is a good choice. Because lettuce is rich in dietary fiber, it can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, and is known as the "scavenger" of the stomach and intestines. Whether it is eaten raw with a dipping sauce, cold salad or stir-fried, it is delicious.
Fourth, yuba (blessed)
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, yuba can be seen on the dinner table in many places, and because of the homonym of "fu" and "fu", yuba is endowed with auspicious and happy meanings. On this day, eating yuba symbolizes the blessings and auspiciousness of the new year, and entrusts people's yearning and expectation for a better life.
Yuba is not only a good thing, but it is also a delicious accompaniment to the snack. As the old saying goes, "When a son-in-law sees his father-in-law, he drinks wine and enjoys it", on the second day of the Lunar New Year, the daughter who returns to her parents' house usually returns with her son-in-law, and a hearty lunch is naturally indispensable. With its unique taste and delicious taste, yuba has become a delicacy on the table, allowing people to taste the food in a celebratory atmosphere and enjoy the happiness of reunion.
In addition, yuba is rich in nutritional value, rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, and a variety of vitamins and minerals, which can meet the various nutrients required by the human body. Moderate consumption of yuba can not only provide energy for the body, but also enhance immunity and maintain good health.
5. Chaos (Ingot Soup)
The second day of the Lunar New Year is the day of "worshipping the God of Wealth" in traditional customs. On this day, the delicacy of wontons is indispensable on the table of every household. Because the shape resembles ingots, it is also known as "ingots soup", carrying people's good expectations and blessings for the new year.
Wonton is homophonic with "chaos", eating wontons means breaking chaos and creating a new situation, symbolizing that the new year can usher in a new atmosphere and a new beginning. At the same time, the shape of the wonton is similar to ingots, which also means that wealth is abundant and wealth is rolling in. On the day of worship to the God of Wealth, eating a bowl of steaming wontons seems to be able to feel the blessing and blessing of the God of Wealth, which makes people feel at ease and joyful.
To sum up, "5 dishes are not on the table, and blessings are not in the door." "This is not only a continuation of traditional customs, but also a yearning and expectation for a better life. On this special day, may we all follow these ancient traditions and welcome auspiciousness and happiness into our homes, so that every day of the New Year will be full of warmth, harmony and happiness. May every family's table be filled with sumptuous delicacies and laughter.