In the traditional customs of old Beijing, when an old man reaches 66 years old, it heralds a hurdle in life. In the old saying, "the old man is sixty-six, and if he doesn't die, he will lose a piece of meat", which is the same as "seventy". 3. Eighty-four, the king of hell doesn’t ask you to go? It’s the same reason. It is precisely because of this objective reason that the elderly are more particular about their 66th birthday. The usual practice is for the daughter to buy a knife of meat (626) as a birthday gift. However, this gift is not given to the elderly in person, but is given outside the door. Throw it into the courtyard against the courtyard wall. Nowadays, Beijing is full of buildings, and this old custom can no longer be sustained, and it can barely be regarded as something to talk about after dinner.

To be honest, authentic old Beijingers attach great importance to traditional customs. This is also the quality of life that living under the roots of the imperial city should have, but the older generation gradually loses it in the family. "The right to speak", the living customs that should have been passed down from generation to generation, have been forgotten by today's young generation and have no due inheritance. Of course, living conditions in the past were not as good as today. Buying a piece of meat can be regarded as a tonic for the elderly. But now, even if it is not their birthday, the elderly can take care of themselves at any time according to their physical condition. This has caused the old custom to lose its existence. soil.

In fact, modern society no longer pays attention to many old traditional customs, especially young people who have no interest in the oral traditions passed down by their parents or grandparents. Over time, many customs have lost their glory. Nowadays, children celebrate the birthday of the elderly in the same way whether they are 66 or 77. The whole family gathers around sumptuous meals and celebrates the birthday of the elderly in a happy family atmosphere. This has become a common living habit across the country. For families that pay attention to the quality of life, they may allow the elderly to have an unforgettable and memorable birthday by revisiting their old places or recreating past times if their physical condition allows. As for some customs or specialties for the 66-year-old It's no longer important.

It can be seen that the old local customs have gradually been forgotten in the current fast-paced life. Even the old Beijing customs passed down from generation to generation are no exception. As for the old people’s 66th birthday, they are also They will disappear without a trace under the impact of new ways of celebrating birthdays. All in all, no matter how the situation changes, as long as the children and younger generations can make the elderly feel the warmth and happiness of their birthday, it is a happy family gathering from a family perspective.