In traditional Chinese culture, gourd has always been a symbol of auspiciousness. People's love for it has remained eternal and has been renewed for a long time. The ancients believed that its appearance was small and big, and it can absorb auspicious energy and suppress unlucky signs. Therefore, the ancients liked to plant gourds in the courtyard, which meant both good fortune and wealth, health and longevity. Since ancient times, there has been a saying among the people that "gourds are hung on windowsills, and blessings come to the house." As the name suggests, it means that if you hang the gourds on the windowsills, blessings naturally enter the house. In modern society, there are also many people who have a special love for gourds, but have you put them right about the placement of gourds?
According to data records, gourds are one of the oldest crops in the world. Archaeologists have discovered gourds and their seeds in , the Hemudu site in Yuyao, Zhejiang. This is enough to prove that gourds have a history of more than 7,000 years in my country. Not only that, gourds are also recorded in many books in China.
In ancient times, gourds also had nicknames such as "hu", "hu", "hu", " Ganhu ", " Polu ", " Pulu ", and " Pulu " in ancient times. Among them, "hug" and "lu" were utensils for wine and rice. Because the appearance and use of gourds are highly displayed with their height, people combined "hug" and "lu" into one, which is called the earliest source of the name in gourds, and have been used to this day.
"The Book of Songs·Binfeng·July" says: "In July, the melons are eclipsed, and the pot is broken in August." This also proves that there have been records of eating gourds in ancient my country. There are many ways to eat gourds. In the " Agricultural Book ", the Yuan Dynasty said: ""The gua is very useful. The most can be cooked as vegetarian soup, cooked with meat as meat soup, cooked as fruit before honey, and cut into strips as dry." "The gourd is a thing, and it grows tired and eats endlessly. It is best to cook salty and is the best vegetable." From this, it can be seen that the ancients used gourds as fruits and vegetables, and they can be cooked, cooked, pickled, etc. The taste is delicious and fragrant. Whether it is a gourd or a leaf, it must be eaten while it is fresh and tender, and when it is mature, it will lose its original food. It is worth it. In addition to being edible, there are many myths and legends about it in our country. Legend has it that in ancient times, the ancestors of human beings, Nuwa and Fuxi were transformed from gourds. It nurtured the lives of the ancestors of ancient times and was also the place where their souls returned. Gourd seeds also nurtured flowers, plants and things in nature.
In ancient times, in addition to being closely related to people's daily lives, gourds also occupy an important position in literature, religion, nation, mythology and legends, and are also an important part of Chinese cultural traditions. The Chinese culture has become profound and profound after thousands of years of historical precipitation.
With the development of society, gourds have gradually become a mascot symbolizing health and blessings in people's hearts. People like to place gourds ornaments at home or plant a gourd vine in the yard, praying for happiness and peace of family and harmony and prosperity. The ancients paid great attention to the placement of gourds. They believed that placing gourds at the door or hanging in front of the door can add blessings and auspiciousness to the family Avoid evil. If placed in the bedroom, there is a saying that it can increase popularity, add children, and live long. Because gourds are mascots, the ancients also placed gourds in the auspicious position at home. is conducive to the creation of auspicious and auspicious energy in the home. In addition to these locations, the ancients believed that the living room is also a good place to place gourds. Gourds are homophonic to blessings and fortunes. Placed in the living room is considered to gather wealth and gather energy, and have both blessings and fortunes. And people's love for gourds is not only because of its beautiful appearance, lush branches and leaves, entangled vines, and fruits, but also because it has beautiful symbols and meanings, and is also people's wishes and sustenance for a better life.
