First, eat ducks

In many parts of China, there is a tradition of eating ducks. It is said that on July 15th, ancestors and other deceased relatives will go home to reunite with their families and visit them. Offering sacrifices to ducks can make ducks cross Naihe Bridge with their relatives and tributes. Eating duck meat after offering sacrifices is also called scattering blessings, which is a good wish of ancestors to future generations.

Second, eat steamed buns

In many places, people have an old tradition of eating steamed buns. On the 15th of July, clever women at home will make various and exquisite steamed buns, including big steamed buns, fish-shaped steamed buns and noodle steamed buns, each with a different meaning. For example, the big flower buns are sent to the elders, which means both longevity and longevity; Fish-shaped flower buns are sent to peers, meaning that there is more than one year; The steamed buns made of flour and sheep are given to the younger generation to eat, which means to honor parents and not forget to raise children.

Third, eat jiaozi

Especially in the north, jiaozi is an indispensable food in various traditional festivals. Whether it's parting or reunion, there are dumplings made by my mother by hand on the table. On the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is even more indispensable. Generally, in the evening of this day, several bowls of dumplings will be cooked, and ancestors will be worshipped first, and then jiaozi will be served on the table. This not only has the thoughts of the deceased close relatives, but also symbolizes the beautiful vision of family harmony and reunion.

Hungry Ghost Festival custom

First, ancestor worship

Folks believe that ancestors will come back to visit their descendants in July and a half, so every family will invite their ancestors' tablets out on this day, and prepare sacrifices in the morning, put them on the dining table, light candles and invite their deceased relatives to have a "reunion dinner".

Second, burning paper money

Burning paper money for deceased relatives is also one of the customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival. In the folk, people think that it is to send money to relatives in another world, so that they can live better in another world.

Third, the river lights

As the saying goes: "A hundred miles of different winds, a thousand miles of different customs", there are many customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival, and there are many differences in different places. In many places, there is the custom of putting out river lanterns, but in many places, there is no such thing. This is also the charm of traditional culture. The river lanterns can pin their thoughts on their ancestors and have the meaning of letting bad luck flow with the water.