Mother's Day is here, a special day when children choose a gift for their beloved mother as a way to express their deep gratitude. But choosing a gift is not a simple matter, it contains a deep cultural connotation and human feelings. In traditional Chinese culture, there are many particularities in gift-giving, and the old people often say that "if you don't give six gifts, you will be empty." So, what exactly is this mysterious "six no-sends"?
First of all, the fish tank represents wealth and flow, and if you send a fish tank, it means that you want the other person's wealth to flow out, which is considered bad luck in our traditional concept. Imagine that you have carefully selected a beautiful fish tank to give to your mother, which, while looking beautiful and full of life, may have inadvertently conveyed the wrong meaning. Therefore, on the special day of Mother's Day, we should be more cautious and avoid sending fish tanks to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
In addition, shoes are not suitable as gifts. Shoes, which are worn under the feet every day, may be given as a gift to evoke the meaning of being stepped on, which is considered disrespectful in traditional culture. Naturally, we don't want to be misunderstood because of a gift on this day of paying homage to our mother.
Similarly, umbrellas should not be given as gifts for Mother's Day. While umbrellas are very practical in everyday life, in Chinese culture, umbrellas have the meaning of shelter, and giving an umbrella may mean that you want to shield the other person's luck, which is also considered unlucky. Therefore, when choosing a Mother's Day gift, we should avoid umbrellas and choose other gifts that are more suitable.
Wallets, as important items in daily life, represent a symbol of wealth. In the context of gift-giving, giving a purse may be seen as a gift away, which is traditionally seen as a disadvantage. So, despite the practicality and thoughtfulness of wallets, we should avoid giving them away on the special day of Mother's Day to avoid unnecessary trouble.
In addition, candles are also one of the gifts that should not be given. Candles, although symbolizing light and hope, in some cultures, giving candles may mean hoping that the other person's life will become bleak, which is seen as an unlucky symbol. Therefore, when giving gifts on Mother's Day, we should avoid candles and choose other gifts that are more meaningful.
Clocks are also not suitable gifts. Clocks represent time, and giving them may be reminiscent of the passage of time and the end of life, which is considered unlucky in many cultures. So, while clocks are practical and tasteful gifts, on the special day of Mother's Day, we should avoid giving them to avoid unnecessary taboos.
After understanding the "six don'ts", we can't help but think, what kind of gift should we give on Mother's Day? In fact, the most important thing about Mother's Day is to express our gratitude and love for our mothers, not just material giving. A bouquet of flowers, a handwritten letter, or a handmade dinner are all expressions of deep love for a mother. Remember, no matter what kind of gift you choose, the most important thing is for your mother to feel our heart and care.
On this special day, let us cherish every moment with our mothers and express our love for them with actions. Mothers, who have grown up with us with endless love and patience, are the most important people in our lives. May every mother feel the love and gratitude of their children on Mother's Day, and may their lives be full of laughter and happiness.
Mother's Day is a day to express gratitude to your mother, and gift-giving is a way to show your heart. When choosing gifts, we should understand and abide by traditional taboos to avoid causing unpleasantness to the other party when giving gifts. By carefully selecting the right gifts, we use our actions to convey deep love and gratitude to mothers, so that they can feel warm and cared for on this special day.