In today's society, technology is developing rapidly, and medical technology is changing with each passing day. We are glad to see that the age of 80 is no longer out of reach, whether in the bustling city or in the quiet countryside, we can easily find those gray-haired and long-lived old people.
However, the custom of "joy and mourning", which was once revered by the world as the pinnacle of glory, is now gradually declining in people's hearts.
The concept of life of the younger generation is very different from that of ancient times. They are eager to grasp the time of youth, sweat to the fullest, and pursue their ideal careers, but the concept of reproduction is becoming weaker and weaker.
The ancient teaching of "a full house of children and grandchildren" seems to have lost its former glory in their eyes. On the contrary, with the rapid development of medicine and health, it has become possible to die without disease, and people no longer regard "disease-free" as the highest state of life.
A combination of factors has led to the gradual decline of this time-honored tradition. However, it is necessary to recall the origins of "joy and mourning".
It was a sunny day, but the peace of the village was shattered by the deafening sound of firecrackers. The children ran and frolicked, curiously asking what was going on.
The villagers who heard the movement rushed to the scene one after another, their faces were filled with joyful smiles.
It turned out that the old man Lai was over eighty years old and left this world peacefully. He has been free of illness and disaster in his life, and he has enjoyed the joy of family, surrounded by children and grandchildren, which is undoubtedly a gift from God.
"Why is this something to celebrate? Shouldn't we mourn? The children's faces were full of confusion.
In the afternoon, the neighbors in front of Lai's house will understand the truth. As the ancient adage says: "Those who are happy to mourn will live eighty years, have a full house of children and grandchildren, and die naturally." "The experience of Lai's life is indeed lucky, and he should hold a grand farewell ceremony for him.
Lai Laozu is really a great character! He lived to be 86 years old, which was very rare in that era of backward medical conditions. Moreover, not only did he live a long life, but he also had two sons and grandchildren, and his family was prosperous, and he was able to share the joy of family with his great-great-grandchildren in his later years.
The most precious thing is that he died peacefully without illness or disaster in his life.
Looking back on the old man's youth, although his family was not wealthy at that time, it was also ordinary. However, the good times did not last long, and when his life entered his thirties, he encountered an unprecedented disaster, and all his family's belongings were scattered, and he instantly became impoverished. In the face of great hardship, he rushed all the way to the bustling city alone to survive.
With outstanding diligence and perseverance, he gradually grew from a street vendor to a skilled blacksmith. Relying on exquisite craftsmanship and a responsible and dedicated work attitude, Lai Laozu gradually accumulated a certain amount of wealth, so that he was able to regain a firm foothold.
However, his life path has not always been smooth sailing. When he was over 40 years old, his beloved wife unfortunately passed away due to childbirth difficulties, and Lai Laozu was grief-stricken and almost on the verge of collapse. And during those turbulent war years, his son also suffered an accident in his youth, which broke his heart.
However, he never gave up his hopes for the future, gritted his teeth and lived strongly, and finally spent his old age under the loving care of future generations. It can be said that the reason why Lai Laozu has been able to get to where he is today is completely dependent on his tenacious and unyielding will.
It is precisely because of such a difficult life that Lai Laozu has personally witnessed the arduous development process of the motherland. During those years of famine, he saw villagers starving to death, and the shocking tragedy made him unforgettable.
He also witnessed the atrocities committed by the Japanese invaders in China, where their homes were burned down and the surviving villagers were displaced and their lives were miserable. At the same time, he also felt the indomitable spirit of the soldiers and civilians who bravely resisted and defended their homeland to the death in those years. Although the country has undergone earth-shaking changes and the people's living standards have steadily improved, the shadow of those difficult years is still deeply imprinted in his heart.
This elderly Lai ancestor has completed his long life at the age of 86, which can be said to have gone through the vicissitudes of life and seen through the warmth and coldness of the world. He was ready to face death and face this natural law calmly.
Therefore, the Lai family began to carefully prepare for a grand farewell ceremony in accordance with the ancient custom of "happy funeral". First of all, there was the deafening, resounding sound of firecrackers that echoed throughout the village. Suddenly, the children were fascinated by the earth-shattering sound and ran over curiously to ask what was going on.
Throughout the ages, firecrackers have been a staple of popular and popular events on occasions of joy, and this is certainly a deliberate decision made by Lai's family. The implication is to attract the attention of the whole village, so that the whole village can pay attention to this grand celebration. After all, for Mr. Lai, an 86-year-old elder whose life has been smooth sailing and has a full house of children and grandchildren, it is undoubtedly a great favor from God.
Therefore, we have reason to welcome the last moments of his life with a warm and festive atmosphere.
Immediately afterwards, all the members of the Lai family worked together to set up a solemn and joyful scene: hanging colorful flags and lanterns to create a joyful scene; Make gongs, drums, firecrackers and other props needed for various festive festivals; Plants and ornaments that symbolize good luck are displayed...... Every link is meticulous and meticulous. At the same time, relatives and friends in the village also came to congratulate them with gifts symbolizing good luck.
All these festive and solemn preparations for the ceremony reflect the respect of the rural people for the ancient traditions, and also pay high respect to the life of Lai Laozu, a lucky man.
When the sky gradually darkened, the courtyard of the Lai family was full of traffic and guests. Relatives and friends from afar gathered here with deep nostalgia and good wishes for Lai Laozu. The whole scene was lively and eye-catching.
The first thing that catches your eye is the bright and dazzling lanterns and flags. The relatives of the Lai family have decorated the entire house inside and outside with a new look, and there are lights everywhere, filled with a joyful atmosphere. In the most prominent position in the center, the statue of Lai Laozu is enshrined, and rich offerings and flowers are placed around it, creating a solemn but festive atmosphere.
The children of the neighborhood rejoiced, holding small paper cranes, windmills and other auspicious objects carefully cut from colored paper, and passed them to each other in the crowd, and laughed one after another. The middle-aged people hold incense candles in their hands, walk slowly, and respectfully light three high incense sticks in front of the statue, in order to express their endless longing for the elderly.
At this moment, a deafening sound of gongs and drums sounded, and the guests present turned their heads to watch. I saw the younger generations of the Lai family beating gongs and drums, leading everyone to get ready to set foot on the farewell ceremony. At this time, the crowd that had already been assembled began to move slowly, accompanied by the rhythm of gongs and drums, and the sound of firecrackers along the way was continuous, and it was very lively.
When we arrived at our destination, thousands of people stood in unison, guided by the host, in awe and silent for a moment. Then, it was the solemn and nervously anticipated formal funeral farewell ceremony. The members of the host's family held incense, candles, flowers and other offerings in their arms, and stepped forward with respect to perform the final memorial ceremony to Lai Laozu.
Although the whole process is full of solemnity and heaviness, there is an indescribable joy in it. After all, this kind old man has successfully passed the last journey of his life, and his passing undoubtedly deserves the most sincere blessings and warm farewell from all relatives and friends.
In the sound of everyone's prayers, Lai Laozu's coffin slowly rose into the air, and gradually drifted away in the deafening sound of firecrackers. Seeing Lai Laozu's remains, everyone seemed to be able to feel the tranquility and serenity of his deathbed, and they couldn't help but smile.
Indeed, for this 86-year-old man, his passing is indeed the last perfect curtain call in his life, and we should not be saddened by it, but should be happy with his passing.
As a result, this solemn and touching farewell ceremony came to an end in a peaceful atmosphere. People reluctantly bid farewell to soothe the grief in their hearts, and at the same time, they were deeply moved and inspired by the perseverance and tenacious spirit of Lai Laozu's life.