The years are like songs, those Dragon Boat Festival customs that have been forgotten by time
When I was a child, whenever the dumpling leaves were fragrant, every household was busy, preparing to welcome the mysterious festival - the Dragon Boat Festival. At that time, although we didn't know much about the origin and customs of the Dragon Boat Festival, the excitement and joy were engraved in our hearts. Nowadays, with the passage of time, many traditional Dragon Boat Festival customs seem to have been forgotten, but the cultural connotations they carry are worth picking up and recalling.
I remember that at that time, on the eve of the Dragon Boat Festival, my mother would go to the market early to pick fresh zongzi leaves, wash them one by one after returning home, and then soak them in clean water. I, on the other hand, would sit on the sidelines, watching my mother's busy figure curiously, and occasionally helping her out. At that time, although I didn't understand the meaning of these tedious steps, the warmth of family and the festive atmosphere made me feel extremely happy.
In addition to making zongzi, there are many other customs during the Dragon Boat Festival. For example, every household will hang wormwood and calamus in front of the door, which means to ward off evil spirits and pray for peace. These seemingly simple customs contain the ancients' yearning and pursuit of a better life. And now, although our living conditions are getting better and better, we seem to lack this love and pursuit of life more and more.
In this fast-paced society, we may have become accustomed to celebrating holidays in a variety of modern ways, but we often ignore traditional customs that have been forgotten by time. However, it is these traditional customs that are the foundation and soul of our culture. They not only record our history and culture, but also carry our emotions and memories.
As we get older, we become more and more nostalgic for the lost times and good memories. Those memories of the Dragon Boat Festival, although they have faded away, are still deeply engraved in our hearts. Whenever the dumpling leaves are fragrant, we always think of the warm times spent with our families, and the Dragon Boat Festival customs that have been forgotten by time.
Perhaps, we can try to rediscover those forgotten customs in this Dragon Boat Festival. Whether it is wrapping zongzi, hanging wormwood, or racing dragon boats, or drinking realgar wine, it is our inheritance and promotion of traditional culture. At the same time, we can also share these customs with our families, so that more people can understand and recognize our traditional culture.
In this Dragon Boat Festival, let us revisit those Dragon Boat Festival customs that have been forgotten by time! Let us find the long-lost tranquility and warmth in our busy life. Let us inherit and promote traditional culture while leaving more good memories for ourselves and our families.
In closing, I would like to say that every festival has its own unique meaning and value. The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the important traditional festivals of the Chinese nation. It not only represents a cultural heritage, but also represents our yearning and pursuit of a better life. Therefore, I hope that everyone can cherish every holiday and cherish the time spent with their families. At the same time, I also hope that everyone can share their memories and feelings about the Dragon Boat Festival in the comment area, so that we can feel the charm and warmth of this traditional festival together.