When I was a child, I was puzzled by the advice of my elders during the holidays, because I was curious why there were so many holiday etiquette to be observed. When you grow up and know the moral behind it, you will understand the pressure and tell others what to pay attention to. Let's talk about the festivals in October and see what the story is.

When is the next Lantern Festival?

It is the Friday of Gregorian calendar 1 1. 19, which is the fifteenth day of the tenth lunar month. On the day of the festival, it is advisable to move, get married, get a license, travel, bundle up, travel, go to school, and avoid decoration, opening, entering a house, starting work, breaking ground, engagement and burial. At the same time, remember that this is a serious day, don't make any noise, keep quiet and don't wear red and purple clothes to show sincerity. When you meet related activities, you can actively participate and experience the grand holiday atmosphere. If you have any taboos that you don't understand, you should consult the local experienced elders in time.

What is the origin of festivals?

The exact time of its origin is difficult to verify, but it is generally believed that it was popular in the Tang and Song Dynasties and closely related to Taoism. It is said that Taoism has three heavenly officials. Tianguan was born on the fifteenth day of the first month, the local official was born on the fifteenth day of July, and the water official was born on the fifteenth day of October. Folk call these three days Shangyuan Festival, Zhongyuan Festival and Xiayuan Festival. As the next Yuan Festival is the birthday of the water official, it is also an occasion for the water official to relieve Eritrea. It is said that he will come to the world to listen to people's sufferings and help solve problems.

What is the pressure?

(1) If there are activities to worship ancestors at home, do some cleaning in advance, and then prepare offerings in advance.

(2) If there is a local organization to commemorate Yu Xia, you can actively participate, but you should not wear bright red and purple clothes, focusing on simplicity.

(3) If you have time, you can also visit the fasting ceremony set in other places to experience the grand holiday atmosphere.

(4) It is not advisable to open a shop or move to a new house on the day of the next Yuan Festival. This is a relatively festive act, which does not conform to the theme of ancestor worship. It needs to be postponed for a few days before it is considered an auspicious day.