Taboos in the Beginning of Spring:

1. Not seeing a doctor on the Beginning of Spring

Seeing a doctor means you will have no good luck for the whole year. This statement is just an excuse. What a blessing.

2. Not getting a haircut on the first day of spring

As the saying goes: Hair is the vegetation of the human body. When the weather gets warmer at the beginning of spring, the vegetation is born, and the newly born vegetation should be damaged. This is inconsistent with the growth of the heaven and earth. reason.

3. Don’t lie down on the first day of spring

Spring warms the earth. This is the beginning of all things. People should also have a good mental outlook to welcome the resurrection of spring. It is recommended that everyone go for a walk in the fields or parks to absorb the fresh air, feel the vitality and nature, and seek good luck for the New Year.

4. Don’t move on the day of the Beginning of Spring

Don’t choose to move on the Fourth and Eighth Festival, because this is the time when the festivals are handed over, and the smell is mixed, so it is naturally not suitable to move. At the beginning, it is not suitable to be turbulent.

5. A daughter who got married on the first day of spring could not return to her natal family

In ancient times, when a woman got married, she belonged to her husband's family, so she could not bring her husband's luck back to her natal family.

The importance of the beginning of spring:

1. Jumang God

On the day of "beginning of spring", there is a long history of holding commemorative activities, at least 3,000 years ago. It has already appeared. At that time, Gou Mang, also known as Mang God, was the god of spring in charge of farming. Jumang is the god of spring, the god of vegetation and life. The image of Jumang is that of a human with a bird's body, enforcing rules and taking charge of spring affairs. In the Zhou Dynasty, the east hall was set up to welcome the spring, which shows that worshiping Goumang has a long history.

2. Whin Chun Niu

Bi Chun Niu, also known as Whin Chun Niu, originated earlier and has been preserved since then. Folks in Shandong want to smash the cow's head to pieces, and people compete for the spring cow's soil. This is called spring grabbing, and it is good luck to grab the cow's head. In addition, there are tea-picking activities to worship spring cows, and turtle beetle heralding spring activities are also held in Hubei.

3. Biting Spring

The Beginning of Spring has its own food, mainly spring cakes, radishes, five-spice dishes, etc. During the Beginning of Spring, there are many people selling spring rolls in the market. hawker.

4. Ancestor worship

In many areas, ancestor worship is required at the beginning of spring. For example, Guangdong's "Xin'an County Chronicle" records: "Folks hold events at their ancestral temples on this day. The food offered to ancestors at the beginning of spring is also special. Henan's "Ruyang County Chronicle" records: "A spring banquet is held, spring cakes are eaten, and divination and pears are recommended. "The Linying County Chronicle refers to the Beginning of Spring Sacrifice as Yaochun.