Friends, April 12 is about to usher in, this day is a special day, both a dark day and a "full day". Don't look at this name as mysterious, in fact, this is a good custom passed down from our ancestors. Today I will talk to everyone, what do we have to pay attention to on this day, do three things well, so that we will be auspicious and smooth throughout the year. Blessed people, leave a sentence in the comment area: "One shun and one hundred shun, the Bodhisattva blesses", for themselves, for their children, and for the whole family to receive blessings.
1. What does it mean to be obscure?
First of all, let's talk about the obscure day, which is the last day of each month, and in the lunar calendar, this day represents the end of the old month and the new month is coming. Our people in the Northeast have a saying: "The moon is dark, and nothing falls short." It means that everything has to be done on this day to welcome the arrival of the new month.
2. What does "full sun" mean?
Let's talk about "full day", "full day" is a good day when you hear the name. In the eyes of the older generation, this day symbolizes fulfillment and harvest. We Northeast people also like to have a perfect picture, so this day pays a lot of attention to make everything full and pleases a good fortune.
3. What should I do if the obscure day and the full day meet together?
When the obscure sun and the "full sun" come together, it is even more incredible. On this day, we have to pay extra attention to three things to ensure that the year is auspicious.
First things first: clean up, remove the old and welcome the new
The first thing of the day is to clean up. This is not an ordinary sweeping table, but a thorough cleaning. Clean up the inside and outside of the house, especially in the corners and under the bed. As the old saying goes, "If the old doesn't go, the new doesn't come." "Sweep out the old and usher in new good luck.
We still have a habit in the Northeast, on this day, we will put a basin of water at the gate, and wash our hands with this basin of water before going out, symbolizing washing away bad luck and welcoming a new beginning. Remember, everyone, this is a good custom passed down from our ancestors, don't underestimate this basin of water, it can really bring good luck.
The second thing: cook a good meal and reunite the whole family
The second thing is to cook a good meal and have a reunion dinner with the whole family. Don't look at it as a small thing, but it symbolizes family harmony and prosperous life. Especially on this day, the meals must be rich, and everything delicious will be served to make it rich. The older generation pays attention to this day to make a "Manchu and Han full banquet", although our ordinary people can't reach it so exaggerated, but we also have to try to be as rich.
This meal is not only a meal, but also a time for family reunion, where the big guys sit together, talk and laugh, and the atmosphere is lively. Old people will talk about the past, and young people can feel the warmth of home when they listen to it. This sense of happiness can bring a good mood throughout the year.
The third thing: be grateful and pray for the future
The last thing is to be grateful and pray for the future. We Chinese pay attention to gratitude, especially on this special day, and we have to express gratitude for life. You can burn incense in front of the ancestral tablet enshrined at home, or go to the temple to burn incense and pray for blessings to express gratitude for the past year and good wishes for the year ahead.
Gratitude is not only a ritual, but also a state of mind. People who are grateful tend to live happier lives. We Northeast people often say: "Contentment is always happy." "On this day, with a grateful heart, grateful for every happiness in life, grateful for the company and support of your family, you can naturally feel a kind of satisfaction and happiness.
To sum up, this obscure day and the "full sun" meet together, which is not an opportunity every day. As long as we remember to do these three things: clean up, get rid of the old and welcome the new, cook a good meal for the whole family, and pray for the future with gratitude, we can bring good luck to ourselves and our families throughout the year.
Friends, these customs are the wisdom left by our ancestors, not only to ask for good luck, but also to make our lives more down-to-earth and happier. Tomorrow is April 12th, let's take action together to pass on this good custom and welcome an auspicious new month!