Introduction: Old people often say, "If you don't go out after seven days, you won't come home after eight days." Can't go out on the seventh day of the lunar month ? What day is this and what’s the significance of it?
It’s the seventh day of the Lunar New Year again, and many people have to return to work on this day! Some people will say goodbye to their families and choose to leave their hometown to work hard in other places!
However, there is a saying in rural areas. Some elderly people often say "If you don't go out on the seventh day, you won't go home on the eighth day." That is to say, you should not go out on the seventh day of the lunar month, but don't go home on the eighth day of the lunar month!
Why is this? What day is the seventh day of the lunar month, and what are its traditions and explanations? Let’s find out together!
What day is the seventh day of the Lunar New Year? An ancient traditional festival!
The seventh day of the first lunar month is also the seventh day of the New Year. Although it is a very common day now, in ancient times it was a very important traditional festival, that is - Human Victory Day, referred to as "人日", which is the birthday of all mankind! Why does
have such a statement? This starts with the ancient folk myth and legend Nuwa about the creation of all things. The ancients believed that everything in the world was created by God, and Nuwa was such a creator. She created chickens on the first day, dogs on the second day, then sheep, pigs, cows and horses. On the seventh day, they became humans. Therefore, the seventh day of the first lunar month is the birthday of humans.
Although no one pays much attention to this festival nowadays, in ancient times it was one of the important festivals in the Spring Festival series. It has a history of at least 2000 years in our country and has systematic customs. It’s just that too few people know about it now, so I’ll let you know about it today!
What are the customs on the seventh day of the first lunar month?
There were quite a lot of customs in ancient times, one of which was eating Qibao soup! The so-called Qibao soup is a soup made from seven kinds of vegetables! However, the selected green vegetables are also very particular, that is, they must have good meanings. For example, in Guangdong, they are generally mustard greens, kale, leeks, spring vegetables, celery, garlic, and cloves. These vegetables have good meanings, and eating them has a good meaning!
In some places, celery, garlic, onion, coriander , leek plus fish, meat, etc. are also used; spinach, celery, onion, garlic, leek, mustard greens, shepherd's purse , cabbage, etc. are also used.
The second custom is to wear people to win, and to give flowers to win!
The so-called People win is to use colored paper, silk, soft gold and silver and other materials to make the shape of a villain, wear it on the head, or stick it on a screen, etc.At that time, it was also popular to give away flower gifts, that is, various kinds of human gifts, just in the shape of flowers!
In addition, there are customs such as eating longevity noodles and fishing for fish raw on the seventh day of the first lunar month!
Can’t go out on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year? In fact, it is a misunderstanding!
This is not just the case in my hometown. According to my understanding, in many places there is a saying that you cannot go out on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year! Not only is it not allowed to go out on the seventh day of the first lunar month, but even the seventh day of every month is not a good day. It is best not to go out on this day! If you really have to go out for something, either go ahead to the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, or postpone it to the seventh day of the Lunar New Year! For example, the author planned to go out to work on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year last year, but my parents insisted that the seventh day of the Lunar New Year was not a good day, so they postponed it to the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, which means to have fun all the way!
In fact, this is a misunderstanding, originating from an old proverb, that is, "If you don't go out on the seventh day, you won't go home on the eighth day." In some places, it is also said that "If you don't go out on the seventh day, you won't go home on the eighth day." Therefore, it is understood that you don't go out on the seventh day of the lunar month and you don't go home on the eighth day!
But its original intention is not like this. It says that you should not go out if you have not arranged the seven things " firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, tea ". And if you have not done the eight fine traditions of " filial piety, loyalty, trust, etiquette, justice, integrity and shame", don't go back home!
The reason why the ancients said this shows that people at that time had relatively high requirements for people's moral character. For example, firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea are inseparable from three meals a day for a family and are also daily necessities! If you rush out without making all these arrangements, you are an irresponsible person, and your family will starve and freeze!
As for the eight fine traditions of "filial piety, loyalty, trust, etiquette, justice, integrity and shame", they are even more important for those who work hard outside. They should not be violated no matter what they do. Otherwise, if they go home without doing these things, they will bring unnecessary trouble to their families!
For example, if you are dishonest in doing business outside, and then run away to avoid debts, then when the creditor comes home, it will not only make the family worried, but even the whole family will lose face, so there is "seven don't leave, eight don't return", this is to remind us to be a responsible and responsible person!
What are the other specialties of "Human Day" on the seventh day of the lunar month?
Although it is not reliable to say that you don’t go out on the seventh day of the lunar month, there are more things to pay attention to on the seventh day of the lunar month!
One of the sayings is that children should not be scolded on the New Year's Day, because the seventh day of the Lunar New Year is also called "Kicking Out the Villains", which means to drive out the "villains". It is easy for villains to cause trouble on this day, so children should not be beaten or scolded, otherwise the children will not be obedient during the New Year!
And be careful not to quarrel with others on this day, so as not to affect your fortune for the year!
The second is not to kill! In ancient times, even the government could not execute prisoners on this day, because Ren's Day is everyone's birthday and is respected by everyone.
Therefore, everyone must be respected on this day. Even the government cannot execute criminals on this day. Of course, they cannot try prisoners, let alone torture them!
Again, don’t change or wash clothes and quilts! There are many taboos in the first month, which disappear after the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. However, it is best not to change or wash clothes and quilts on this day. Folks think this is unlucky.
is actually a kind of "lazy". Let's take a holiday together on this birthday!
In addition, in some places, people are not allowed to sew and thread every day. There is a proverb among the people: "Only every day to sew and pierce the eyes of the mother-in-law." In the past, women would do needlework, and once they had nothing to do, they would do it! But on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, you cannot do any needlework!
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. The above is an introduction to the seventh day of the Lunar New Year festival. Do you still have these customs in your hometown?
suggests that everyone should abide by tradition and take the time to make a meal of noodles for the family today. After all, it is the birthday of all mankind! If you don’t have time, you can also go to a restaurant and order longevity noodles, which means health and longevity!
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