In the previous article, grapefruit introduced different kinds of zongzi, especially Jiuzi Zongzi, which impressed me the most. Tang Xuanzong once wrote a poem for this purpose: "Flowers compete for the four seasons, and nine sons of rice dumplings seek novelty." It is said that zongzi come in different sizes and shapes, and the exquisite ceremony of zongzi gives people a sense of competition.

It is precisely because of this poem of the emperor that the status of Jiuzi Zongzi has been greatly improved. Now, the folk meaning of Jiuzi Zongzi is very auspicious and has the meaning of wishing good luck. And it is often used as a wedding ceremony, which shows its position in the people.

However, because the making process of Jiuzi Zongzi is too complicated to be preserved, modern people prefer to give it to each other in the form of gift boxes.

The sweet and salty Li Zong has both traditional blessings and modern convenience. There are five flavors in a box, and I believe that the person who receives the gift will fall in love with it at first sight.

2, preserved eggs

In ancient times, many families hung a duck egg on their children's chests to pray for peace. It is said that the son-in-law thanked his mother-in-law for "farewell dinner", among which salted eggs and preserved eggs were essential. "Sending Duanyang" is particularly important for the prospective son-in-law who is eager to "become a frequent visitor". Therefore, many young men use this to test the woman's idea and send a round egg, which is an implicit expression of "I hope to be a member of a big family (round)".

Later, the custom of hanging eggs developed into giving eggs to each other. Preserved eggs and preserved eggs were distributed in most areas, and salted duck eggs were distributed in a few areas. However, in any case, sending eggs during the Dragon Boat Festival is a blessing. Folk customs such as son-in-law sending preserved eggs to mother-in-law's house are auspicious and complete.

3. sachet

It is said to be "auspicious" to send sachets on the Dragon Boat Festival. In Qu Yuan's Li Sao, there are "Li Hujiang and Bi, Qiu Lan thinks she is admirable", and the sum of Bi was the raw material for making sachets at that time.

During the Tang and Song Dynasties, sachets gradually became the special products for ladies and beauties. On the other hand, male officials began to wear wallets. Some officials simply put their wallets on court clothes when they go to court.

It can be seen that the ancients loved sachets. Modern people seem to wear less sachets, but there are still many people who have a more exquisite life who buy aromatherapy and sachets at home. In fact, these functions are consistent with those of ancient sachets.

Put it at home and in the car, on the one hand to soothe the nerves, on the other hand to cultivate their own temperament, pleasing to the eye. Send sachets on Dragon Boat Festival to wish each other a happy life, sweet and auspicious.

4. jade gourd

It has always been a small custom to bring a gourd on the Dragon Boat Festival. Gourd has the meaning of blessing, and it has a beautiful meaning of prosperity and auspiciousness from generation to generation. It can not only ward off evil spirits, but also be used as an ornament, so it is a good gift for the Dragon Boat Festival, and it can also be used as a gourd-shaped tea set, which is both interesting and practical.

5, fan ornaments

In Ningbo, Dragon Boat Festival is also called Daughter's Day. Every girl who becomes a monk will go home during the Dragon Boat Festival, and her parents will ask them to take her home for shelter. When she leaves, her parents will give her a fan, and then her mother-in-law will return towels and materials to her son-in-law. It carries good wishes for her daughter's return home, so it is also a very good gift to send fan-shaped ornaments, which can also be used as decoration.