Introduction: Before the end of the Spring Festival, there will be taboos every day, so on the 13th day of the first lunar month, we still have to check what the taboos are. If we break the taboos, we will feel a little sad throughout the year. So, what are the taboos on the 13th day of the first lunar month? What are the taboos on the 13th day of the first lunar month? Come with me to find out.
Taboos on the 13th day of the first lunar month
1. Yang Gong’s death day
On the 13th day of the first lunar month, people are taboo on work and travel. Why is this? Old customs and superstitions Starting from the 13th day of the first month of the lunar calendar, it will be two days earlier each month as the Pepsi Taboo Day. This is called "Yang Gong's Death Day", also known as "Yang Gong's Thirteen Taboos". The legend was formulated by Yang Junsong, a master of Feng Shui in the Tang Dynasty. The thirteen "anniversaries of death" are respectively the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, the eleventh day of February, the ninth day of March, the seventh day of April, the fifth day of May, the third day of June, the first day of July, the twenty-ninth day of July, the twenty-seventh day of August, and the ninth day of September. Twenty-fifth, October twenty-third, November twenty-first, December nineteenth. These thirteen days must not be selected for opening a business, starting construction, getting married, signing a contract, etc.
Yang Junsong (834-906), Mingyi, courtesy name Junsong, nicknamed Poverty Alleviation , Ganzhou native. One of the four great Kanyu masters in China. Because Yang Junsong used his skills to bury and bless countless poor people throughout his life, he won the hearts of the people, and people respectfully called him Yang Jieping. There are many legends in the life of Mr. Yang. He used the skills he learned to save kind and virtuous people from poverty. During this period, some bad people and evil people threatened Mr. Yang to seize land, but Mr. Yang refused. During this period, some politicians and evil people obtained the land. He did not reach the auspicious place he ordered, and during this period he harmed Duke Yang. He was killed thirteen times in his life. Because Duke Yang saved countless people and had profound merits, every time he was in danger, there was no danger. Therefore, Duke Yang had thirteen taboos. Yang Gong had thirteen taboos in his life, which was that evil people could not find auspicious places, so they would try to kill them. However, with auspicious people and heaven, good deeds would prosper. Every time, there were only dangers, but no one was killed. Three thousand disciples of Yang Gong changed their ways. The day when the thirteen victims were injured was designated as the death day of Duke Yang. During these thirteen days, his disciples refrained from offering blessings to others for burials and observed the taboos of their masters at home.
According to some elders in the southern mountainous area, the 13th day of the first lunar month is the biggest, cruelest, most poisonous and most unlucky "taboo day" of the year.
On the traditional "Thirteenth day of the first lunar month", people do not visit relatives or go out. There are no weddings or funerals, and they are not allowed to break ground or move... All marriages and weddings are celebrated. There is no need for the 13th day of the lunar calendar, because a lot of taboos force people to stay at home and "hide". It was especially important in the 1960s and 1970s. This day was even the "National Statutory Work Strike Day" in the southern mountainous areas. Few people went to work in the mountains and fields, always worried about unexpected events; few people traveled far away to do errands. Always afraid of unexpected events.
2. The taboo of the King of Hell
In the folk, the 13th day of the first lunar month is the day that needs the most attention. Because of the "Jie of the King of Hell" passed down on this day, in the morning the elders will emphasize that no one should do anything on this day. When going out, everything is taboo.
The story about "The King of Hell's Ji" is that it is said that the Lord of Hell had 13 sons, and he made a bet with others without any restraint, saying, "If one of my thirteen sons dies every month, one will die every month." "There are endless years to die." As a result, not long after, his sons began to die one after another, and they were all 28 days apart. It happened that the last son died on the 13th day of the first lunar month. Later, people called the days when each of Yama’s sons died as “Yam Sacrifice” to show their longing for their sons. The dates were “February 11th, March 9th, April 7th, May 5th, and June 3rd.” , July 1st, July 29th, August 27th, September 25th, October 23rd, November 21st, December 19th"; and for the 13th day of the first lunar month, Because the Lord of Hell saw that the last of his thirteen sons was left, he was afraid that this son would also die on this day, which led to the Lord of Hell himself tabooing everything on this day. People called it "The Lord of Hell's Taboo", and people in the world were also afraid that he would die on this day. This day made Prince Yama jealous, so he didn't dare to go out easily.
In fact, the most important thing about this story is that "people can do God's things, but never speak God's words. God's principles are clear and no one can escape."
According to folklore, on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, you are not allowed to travel far, visit the elderly (if you visit the elderly, the elderly will get sick), or visit the sick (if you visit the sick, the patients will not be cured). This saying has not changed to this day. Old people still believe it very much.
What are the taboos on the 13th day of the first lunar month
1. It is taboo to break furniture at home on the 13th day of the first lunar month.
People believe that breaking furniture is unlucky all year round. However, in today's society, it doesn't matter when children accidentally break furniture. As long as the adults quickly say: "It's good that the year has come, it's good that the year has come, and there's peace every year." Good luck.
2. The emergence of taboo quarrels
On this day, children should not use swear words, young people should fight, and family members should argue with each other. Whenever such things happen, relatives, friends, and street people should not The neighbors will come to persuade and stop it.
What day is the 13th day of the first lunar month?
The 13th day of the first lunar month is also known as scattered lanterns and scattered lanterns. People in ancient times used it on the evening of the 13th to 16th day of the first lunar month. Burning lanterns are scattered throughout the home to ward off ominous folk customs. Scattered lanterns are also called "scattered little people". Fucha Dunchong, a scholar in the late Qing Dynasty, recorded in "Yanjing Years' Notes Shunxing": "From the 13th to the 16th, from the hall to the gate, the lanterns are lit and illuminated. , also known as scattered lanterns, also known as scattered villains. "
As an ancient Han folk culture, "denghua" is made of ordinary crepe paper. There are five colors to choose from, even numbers are absolutely not allowed. The process of making lanterns is also very particular. You must wash your hands before making them, and prepare a damp and clean towel, because when you "twist" the lanterns, your hands easily become smooth and you cannot "twist" the lanterns.
The lanterns must be "twisted". Neither "twisting" nor "pinching" is allowed. This involves a lot of knowledge. After a certain number of lanterns have been "twisted", they must be placed in a clean place. In the container, a little sesame oil should be lighted on the lanterns the day before "diffuse lanterns", so that all the lanterns are soaked in sesame oil. There should not be too much sesame oil, otherwise the lanterns will be "killed" and will not be easily lit when the lanterns are scattered.
When it’s time to scatter the lanterns, every household will take out the prepared “lanterns”, and the whole family will start to “scatter the lanterns” to every corner of the house and yard, and out of the house. It also takes away the bad luck of the year and brings good luck.