What gift does Qingdao Shaokang bring?
A: The gifts mainly include cooking utensils, such as pots and spoons, as well as a pair of cocks, two big carp, two catties of tofu and two catties of bean sprouts. These gifts symbolize happiness and good luck: chickens are lucky; Fish have extra food every year; Tofu is homophonic with "Du Fu", meaning to make a fortune; Bean sprouts have the meaning of rooting, sprouting and growing. But there are also taboos. Never send bells. It's unlucky to "send out" homophones. With the progress of history and the development of society, the prepared gifts have also changed and become more and more heavy and modern. Microwave ovens, refrigerators, color TVs and other electrical appliances have been included in people's choices. Some just prepare a red envelope for the owner, and you can buy what you lack. Expansion: In the old society, ordinary people were not rich. After building new houses, they often found themselves in financial difficulties. Relatives, friends and neighbors who came to "burn kang" sent some food and gifts and bought some household appliances to help them tide over the difficulties. At the same time, this custom can also enhance the feelings of relatives and friends, promote the harmony between neighbors, and make the relocated people adapt to the new environment as soon as possible. The custom of warming pots varies from place to place. Let's experience this tradition from some representative places. After burning the kang, the new house is no longer just a building, but a home with complete contents and full of fireworks. All the people who stayed inside, old and young, really became the masters of this family and started a new life.