"July fire, ghost moon attack", talking about the seventh month of the lunar calendar, it is really interesting, the old saying is good, "the ghost door is open in July, and there are many customs". We ordinary people call it "Ghost Moon", why? Because legend has it that the door of the ghost was wide open at this time, and it was not closed until July 30. During this period, you have to be careful not to provoke anything unclean.
Speaking of the first day of the seventh month, it was a big day, let's talk about this "open door". The people of the older generation will prepare various sacrifices on this day and offer them to the gods and ancestors to show filial piety. You see, every household will put tea and rice in front of the ancestral tablet, light incense and candles, and pray for the ancestors to bless the safety of their families. This is what we often say "worship ghosts and gods and stay away", although we usually don't mention ghosts and gods, but at this time you have to worship and ask for peace of mind.
Let's talk about the astronomical calendar. On the first day of the seventh month, it was still a "New Year's Day". What is "New Year"? That is, the moon ran to the same place as the ecliptic longitude of the sun, and at this time we stood on the ground, and we couldn't see the moon. The ancients attached great importance to the three days of "Shuo Ri", "Wangri" and "Obscure Sun", especially the ancient emperors and children. They call the moon on this day the "new moon" or "new moon", which means that a new cycle of the moon begins. On this day, the emperor has to go to the court in person, and the ministers have to come to congratulate, which is "seeing the court" and "He Shuo". Speaking of which, this custom is quite interesting, and the emperor has to do things according to the rhythm of the moon.
Do you know? In the book "Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty", there is such a record: "Tomorrow is the new day, and my father will inevitably look at the dynasty." "You see, even ancient novels have written about this, which shows that this custom has a long history. Therefore, the first day of the seventh lunar month is really an important day. It is not only a new beginning of the lunar calendar, but also a big day of "opening the door to the ground" in our folklore. In some places, people will also put lights in the river, which means that all bad luck will be gone. In some places, sky lanterns are placed to pray for blessings. There are many kinds of customs, and each place has its own characteristics.
We must remember the meaning and cultural connotation behind these customs in order to better inherit and carry forward. After all, "ten miles of different winds, a hundred miles of different customs", we have to respect and understand these diverse customs and cultures. As we usually say, "turnip greens, each has his own love", everyone's preferences and customs are different, but we all have to respect and understand.
"On the first day of the seventh month, there are three things that can't be done, so that the family is prosperous and everything goes well!" That's how the old saying goes, let's hear what three things are.
1. Don't swim in the river
"On the first day of July, everyone has to remember, don't go to the river with few people to toss, swim and take a bath or something, this is not a joke!" As the old saying goes, "In July, the river water is as cold as ice, and if you rush into the water, you will get sick." This summer is as hot as a steamer, and everyone wants to find a cool place, but we can't forget about safety.
Why? You think, this seventh lunar month, which is the time of the main flood season, the surface of the river looks hot, but in fact it is cold inside. Why are you thrusting down and your legs cramping? That's a terrible thing! In addition, there is a lot of rainfall during this main flood season, the water level of the river is high, and the current is also fast, and it may be swept away if you are not careful. Besides, those stones and branches at the bottom of the river are accidentally scraped and knocked on, which is not a joke, at least the skin is broken and bleeding, and the worst is broken and the muscles and bones are broken!
Therefore, we still have to take it easy, don't put our own safety into it for the sake of being cool for a while. Especially the children at home, they have to be told not to go to the river to play and swim. At this time of year, there are a lot of drowning incidents, so we need to pay special attention to it.
Besides, our Chinese culture emphasizes the "unity of nature and man", and we have to conform to the laws of nature. The cool water of the river in July is one of the laws of nature. We have to respect it and conform to it, so that we can live a stable and comfortable life. As the old saying goes, "Those who follow the heavens prosper, and those who oppose the heavens die." We still have to listen to the old sayings, don't fight against the laws of nature.
2. Don't return late, don't walk at night
"On the first day of the seventh month, everyone has to remember, especially the elderly, children and weak people in our family, you have to go home early at night, don't take the night road with black lights and blind fire!" As the old saying goes, "When the ghost moon comes, the night is restless, and the infirm act cautiously, and peace is a blessing." This is the seventh month of the lunar calendar, but the "ghost month" in our folklore, from the beginning of the new year, this atmosphere is different.
According to tradition, on the first, second, fifteenth, and last days of the Ghost Month, every household has to pay homage and pray for peace. You see, at that intersection, the paper money is burned loudly, just like the folk proverb says: "The crossroads are connected in all directions, and the southeast, northwest and northwest roads are prosperous." All kinds of dead people have lived here, and it is easy to receive paper money. "This scene is not a joke.
Therefore, we still have to take it easy, especially the elderly, children and infirm people in the family, they are the treasures of our family, and we have to take care of them more carefully. In the evening, it is better to go home early and nest in the warm quilt, how comfortable!
Besides, the light is not good at night, it is dark, if you fall on your heel or hit a stone, what can you do? It's better to go back early, so as not to worry about your family. We have to think about it, if there is something going on at home, how anxious they are! Therefore, for the happiness of ourselves and our families, we still have to pay attention.
Also, we have to believe the old saying, "Walking at night is risky, and the home is the safest". This night is still the safest and warmest in the home. We can make tea at home, chat, and enjoy the warmth of family. How wonderful!
3. Don't steal sacrifices
"On the first day of the seventh month, remember, don't touch those sacrifices, whether it's someone else's or your own, you have to behave!" As the old saying goes, "If you don't take a sacrifice, your heart won't panic; Don't steal sacrifices, good luck". On this day, some exquisite families will hold worship activities, get some sumptuous wine, fruit cakes and so on, and buy some fruit biscuits as sacrifices.
Let's talk about it, although these sacrifices are not a big deal to eat, but it is better not to move. Why? Because this is prepared by others for deceased relatives, we have to respect it. Moreover, don't steal your own sacrifices behind your family's back, even if you can eat them, you have to share them with your family, so that your family can be prosperous!
Besides, from the perspective of hygiene, most of these sacrifices are placed directly on the ground, and paper money may be burned during worship, and the ashes burned by the paper money may fall on the sacrifices, how unhygienic! Also, if these sacrifices are placed on the ground, it is difficult to guarantee that they will not be crawled or gnawed by snakes, insects, rats and ants. So, we still have to behave and don't touch those sacrifices.
In fact, it is not only a matter of hygiene and respect, but also of our own luck and good fortune. As the old saying goes, "If the sacrifice is not eaten secretly, the good fortune will come naturally." We have to believe that respecting tradition and respecting others is the only way to win the respect and good fortune of others. As we usually say, "Plant melons and get melons, plant beans and get beans", what you give, you will reap. Therefore, we still have to abide by the rules and be moral, so that our family can prosper and everything go smoothly! #长文创作激励计划#