At noon in summer, the sun shines warmly in the courtyard of Ah Xing's house, full of life. Ah Xing sat on a stone bench in the shade of a tree, holding a yellowed calendar in his hand, his brows furrowed, as if he was looking for some important date.
"Ah Xing, why are you sitting there in a daze?" Ah Xing's wife, Xiao Fang, came out of the house and asked with a smile. She noticed the calendar in Ah Xing's hand and leaned over curiously.
Ah Xing raised his head and looked at Xiao Fang, with a hint of confusion on his face: "Xiao Fang, look at this calendar, I remember that my grandmother's birthday is just a few days away, but why can't I find the exact date?"
Xiao Fang took the calendar and looked through it carefully. She recalled: "I remember my grandmother said that her birthday was a little special and it seemed that she couldn't just spend it. ”
Ah Xing's eyes lit up: "Yes, grandma did say it, but I didn't care about it at the time." Come to think of it, what did she say?"
Xiaofang thought for a while and said, "I remember my grandmother said that there are many things to pay attention to when celebrating birthdays, such as not messing around, and following some traditional customs. Also, birthdays are celebrated in different ways depending on the age group. ”
Ah Xing listened with relish and urged: "Tell me quickly, what are the particulars?"
Xiao Fang began to tell the story: "First of all, the date of the birthday must be chosen correctly, not on a taboo day. For example, in some places, folklore believes that the half of July is Halloween, and it is not appropriate to celebrate birthdays. Also, it is best to avoid some unlucky numbers when celebrating birthdays, such as 'four', because it is homophonic with 'death', and many people will avoid it. ”
Ah Xing nodded in agreement: "I've heard of these, but what else is important?"
Xiaofang continued: "In addition to the date, the way to celebrate birthdays is also particular. For example, you should eat longevity noodles on your birthday, which means longevity and health. Also, some places will eat longevity peaches, which also means longevity. Moreover, it is best to celebrate your birthday with your family, because family members are the closest people, and their companionship and blessings are the most precious. ”
Ah Xing listened more and more attentively, and he sighed: "It turns out that there are so many special things about birthdays! I have never paid attention to these before. ”
Xiao Fang smiled slightly and said, "Yes, these are our folk traditional customs, which have been passed down from generation to generation. Although modern society is changing rapidly, these traditional customs still have their own unique value and significance. ”
Ah Xing nodded deeply, and a wave of respect and emotion swelled in his heart. He realizes that these traditions are not just a way to celebrate, but also a reflection of cultural heritage and family affection.
"And how are we going to spend Grandma's birthday?" Ah Xing asked.
Xiaofang thought for a moment and said, "We can celebrate according to what grandma said." Choose an auspicious day first, and then prepare some foods that symbolize longevity, such as longevity noodles and longevity peaches. Then invite some relatives and friends to celebrate together at home, so that grandma can feel everyone's love and blessings. ”
Ah Xing listened, and his heart was full of expectation and warmth. He knew that such a celebration would not only make his grandmother happy and satisfied, but also bring the whole family closer together.
In the following days, Ah Xing and Xiao Fang began to get busy. They carefully selected an auspicious day with sumptuous food and beautiful gifts. They also invited friends and family to their home to celebrate Grandma's birthday.
On my birthday, the courtyard was bustling with activity. Everyone sat around and laughed and laughed. Grandma sat in the middle with a happy smile on her face. Ah Xing and Xiaofang sent their most sincere blessings to their grandmother, and their grandmother was also moved to tears.
After the celebration, Ah Xing sat in the courtyard, his heart full of emotion. He realized that the process of celebrating his birthday not only made him more aware of folk traditions and customs, but also made him more cherished and grateful to his family and friends around him.
He took a deep breath, feeling the warm summer midday sun and the life of the courtyard. He knew that this birthday celebration was not only for his grandmother, but also for the unity and happiness of the whole family.
This story focuses on Ah Xing and Xiao Fang celebrating their grandmother's birthday, and shows the charm and value of traditional customs by depicting the process of understanding and practicing the folk celebration of birthdays. At the same time, the story also emphasizes the importance of family affection and cultural inheritance, and calls on people to cherish and pass on these precious traditional customs.
In the story, the changes and growth of Ah Xing and Xiao Fang are obvious. From the neglect of birthday celebrations at the beginning, to the understanding and attention of the future, and then to the final personal practice, they reflect a process of gradually recognizing, accepting and inheriting traditional culture. This change not only made them cherish their family emotions and cultural traditions more, but also made their lives richer and more meaningful.
Finally, the end of the story echoes the theme, emphasizing the meaning and value of celebrating birthdays. It tells us that birthday is not only a way to celebrate, but also a manifestation of cultural heritage and family feelings. Only by cherishing and inheriting these traditional customs can we make the family more united and happy, and make the culture more colorful. At the same time, it also reminds us to pay attention to the family and friends around us, and celebrate every important moment with our hearts, so that our feelings for each other will be deeper and longer.