What customs and taboos do people have when celebrating the Lantern Festival?

Old people often say, "It's the New Year until the first lunar month." The Lantern Festival, also known as the "Shangyuan Festival", means the first full moon night in the new year. So what are the customs during this festival? Today let’s talk about the traditional customs and taboos of the Lantern Festival. 1. Eating Yuanxiao

Eating Yuanxiao is also called eating glutinous rice dumplings. These glutinous rice dumplings are called "Yuanxiao" in the north and "tangyuan" in the south. Although its preparation, ingredients and flavors are different, the meaning of eating Yuanxiao is the same: the delegation is reunited, harmonious and beautiful, and the days become more and more prosperous. Family harmony and family reunion are very important factors for a complete family. Therefore, during the Lantern Festival, you must eat "Yuanxiao" with your family. 2. Guessing lantern riddles

"Guessing lantern riddles" is also called "playing lantern riddles". It is an activity of the Lantern Festival. Lantern riddles were first developed from riddles. Lantern riddles are played everywhere. I hope this year will be joyful. Yes, peacefully. Because riddles can enlighten wisdom and are interesting, they are very popular among all walks of life in the process of spreading. 3. Dragon lantern dancing

Dragon lantern dancing is also called dragon lantern dancing or dragon dance. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times. Legend has it that as early as the Huangdi period, in a large-scale song and dance called "Qing Jiao", the image of a dragon head and a bird's body played by humans appeared. Later, a dance scene of six dragons intertwined with each other was choreographed. The dragon dance can be seen in written records in "Xijing Fu" by Zhang Heng of the Han Dynasty. The author gave a vivid description of the dragon dance in the narration of hundreds of operas. According to the "Book of Sui·Music Chronicles", during the Sui Dynasty Emperor Yang's reign, the "Huanglong Transformation", which was similar to the dragon dance performance in Baixi Opera, was also very exciting. Dragon dance was popular in many places in China. The Chinese nation respects the dragon and regards the dragon as a symbol of good luck, so they will play dragon lanterns on the Lantern Festival. 4. Lantern Appreciation

"Lantern Appreciation of Lantern Festival" began during the period of Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty. There is a saying that because Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty believed in Buddhism, in order to promote Buddhism, he ordered the palaces and temples to light up lamps to worship Buddha. Among the people, "lamp" also has the meaning of ensuring peace and praying for good luck. And because the pronunciation of the word "deng" is similar to that of "ding", gradually, "deng" also evolved into the meaning of praying for children, hoping to give birth to children early and bless the safety of mother and child. Therefore, lighting all kinds of lanterns containing good wishes during the Lantern Festival is to take advantage of the New Year to hope that everything will go well and that your family will be safe in the coming year. 5. Windmill riding

The Zhuang people in Longlin Autonomous County of Guangxi will hold a windmill riding event on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. Windmilling is performed on a windmill frame made of wooden strips. A group of four people are involved. Each person holds a wooden frame in their hands. The person who is on the ground pushes hard first. The four people rotate around the circle at the same time. The person who turns to the ground pushes hard again. Pedal to make the wind wheel keep spinning. In the same time, the one with the most turns and the most beautiful posture wins. Riding on a windmill can not only exercise people's will, promote physical and mental health, but also enrich people's cultural life. Local people dressed in national costumes, some stepped on the windmill to show off their skills, some cheered, and some looked at their sweethearts in the crowd. From the original purpose of praying for children and blessings, windmill riding has become a channel for young men and women to socialize in contemporary times. Taboos of the Lantern Festival

1. Folk custom believes that this day is the birthday of the Emperor of Heaven, and it should be mainly festive. On the Lantern Festival, couples must not have any conflicts, and try to avoid crying children to avoid bringing bad luck to the family. ?

2. The Lantern Festival is a festival celebrated by everyone. No matter how busy people are, they must rest on this day to avoid damage to working tools, which may bring bad luck, loss of wealth and unfavorable things.

3. Avoid seeing a doctor on the Lantern Festival, and avoid going to places with heavy negative energy and bad luck such as wilderness, cemeteries, and ancient tombs. People with weak health and bad luck should take special precautions to avoid being infected with bad luck.

4. If you lose your belongings on the Lantern Festival, it means that you are unable to take care of your money bag, and it will be difficult to seize opportunities throughout the year. Therefore, special attention should be paid to preventing the loss of property.

5. On the Lantern Festival, it is best not to lend money to others, otherwise, others will easily borrow your luck this year. ?

6. On the day of the Lantern Festival, do not bottom out the rice vats and noodle vats, because there is an ancient saying that failure to cook food will lead to danger.

The above are the customs and taboos of the Lantern Festival that I know. Friends, what else do you know?