The festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival gradually dissipated, and we ushered in the eighth day of the Lunar New Year. This day is a memorable day in traditional Chinese culture, and the common people often say: "Eighty-eighty-eight, fa fa fa", which means that the wealth is abundant and good luck is repeated. On this special day, no matter how busy we are, we should keep in mind some old traditions as a way to pray for good fortune and family harmony in the new year.
1. Do three things and welcome good luck
1. Sacrifice God
The eighth day of the Lunar New Year is a good day to worship the God of Wealth. On this day, every household prepares a sumptuous offering, lights incense, and worships the God of Wealth. Although the ritual of worshipping the God of Wealth is simple, it embodies people's yearning and expectation for a better life. During worship, people will meditate on their heart's wishes, hoping that the God of Wealth will hear their prayers and bring wealth and good fortune to their families.
2. Sweep away the poor
The eighth day of the Lunar New Year is also a day to sweep away the poor. In the past year, we may have encountered some unsatisfactory things, but none of them matter. It is important that we sweep away poverty and usher in prosperity in the new year. On this day, people will pick up a broom and carefully clean every corner from the house to the door, which means to sweep away all bad luck and welcome new hopes and opportunities.
3. Pray for the release of life
The eighth day of the Lunar New Year is also a good time to release animals. In traditional Chinese culture, releasing life is considered a good deed to accumulate merit. People choose this day to release some fish or other animals back into the wild to pray for the safety, health and longevity of themselves and their families. At the same time, it also embodies the concept of harmony between human beings and nature, reminding us to cherish life and protect the ecology.
2. 2. Don't eat and avoid bad luck
1. Don't eat porridge and grains
On the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, in order to avoid poverty, people in some places will avoid eating porridge and miscellaneous grains on this day. Because in the past, porridge and grains were often the staple food of poor families, and in the new year, people want to be rich in their lives. Therefore, choosing to eat rice or other hearty food on this day signifies an increase in living standards and wealth.
2. Don't eat leftovers
In addition to avoiding porridge and cereals, it is not recommended to eat leftovers on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year. This is not only because leftovers may not be fresh and hygienic enough, but also because in traditional culture, eating leftovers means "eating poverty", which means that you may face financial difficulties in the new year. Therefore, to welcome good luck in the new year, people choose to prepare fresh food on this day and avoid eating leftovers.
Although the eighth day of the Lunar New Year is not as lively as the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, on this special day, people still visit each other, greet each other, and send their blessings. Neighbors will get together to chat about family life, share the bits and pieces of the past year, and look forward to the new year together. This strong human touch makes the eighth day of the Lunar New Year more warm and meaningful.
We must not only remember the old traditions, but also face the challenges and opportunities of the new year positively. We must believe that as long as we work hard and move forward bravely, we will be able to usher in a prosperous and happy life.