In the traditional culture of China, there are many kinds of beds, such as children's beds, wedding beds and elderly beds. Children's beds are generally cribs, which are more suitable for children's growth. In ancient times, due to the small room for minors, a simple crib could meet the demand. The bed is hard, with columns around it and a bedspread at the top to prevent dust. Rack beds are generally simple and elegant in design to create a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere.
When couples get married, they will sleep in a folding bed. The difference between the broaching bed and the frame bed is that it adds a structure similar to the cabin, which is equivalent to putting the frame bed on a closed platform, and sometimes installing windows on both sides to form a cloister structure. Walking into a cot is like walking into a room. Some furniture such as tables and stools will be placed in the cloister.
The seedbed is highly valued because it is an important object to continue the incense in the family. It is not only exquisitely made, but also very important in the graphic decoration outside. It is mostly taken from some traditional folk stories and legends, and has the meaning of good luck.
The bed where old people sleep is called longevity bed. What is a longevity bed? A hundred blessings and a thousand palaces. Only a large family will have it, and the materials are exquisite, using precious wood such as rosewood. ? Thousand workers? It means that you can only do one job a day, with long hours and a lot of manpower, which shows its luxury.
There are three main purposes to worship the bed god: first, because the bed god is the patron saint of children, folklore says that children should worship the bed god three days after birth to ensure their safety; The second is to pray for family harmony and well-being; Third, I hope that the relationship between husband and wife is harmonious and beautiful. Since ancient times, the place where people get married is the bed. Sprinkle peanuts and red dates on the bed for good luck. Therefore, the god of offering sacrifices to the bed also has the intention of praying for harmony between husband and wife and a full house of children and grandchildren.