Winter solstice, also known as solstice, winter festival, child year, etc. , is the 22nd of the 24 solar terms. In China culture, the solstice in winter has profound traditional significance. In the old society, every few days before the winter solstice, every household had to prepare fish, vegetables and other foods, first to worship their ancestors, then their parents and elders.
People usually have a series of celebrations and customs on this day, such as eating jiaozi, eating winter solstice cake, and eating winter solstice jiaozi in some places. In addition, temple fairs and sacrificial ceremonies will be held in some areas to pray for good weather and good harvests in the coming year.
There is an old saying among the people: "Don't travel far from winter to the sun, and don't return at dusk." In other words, don't go far from the solstice in winter. If you must go out, take dusk as the boundary and go home before sunset.
The method of reaching the middle of winter
1, hanging gourds at home
Gourd is one of the magic weapons of Taoism, which has the function of making money and receiving happiness. Moreover, the gourd mouth is small and the belly is big, which can accommodate wealth and prosperity and is not easy to leak. It is a very good object for regulating feng shui.
Therefore, if the winter solstice wants to promote prosperity, it is essential to hang gourds at home. Besides, the solstice in winter is a very cold day. The ancients thought that extremes meet, so after the winter solstice, the temperature began to rise, the yang began to strengthen, and the yin began to fail. Hanging gourds can adjust this sudden change and keep the balance of yin and yang indoors.
2. Broadleaf green plants are placed in the south.
Winter is the season when the yin flourishes and the yang declines, so the ancients thought that it is better to hide than to move. After the winter solstice, when the temperature starts to rise, it will become a phenomenon that the yang will sprout and the yin will decline. Yang is very important to people. It can promote our wealth.
Therefore, friends who want to improve their fortune can place broad-leaved green plants in the south after the winter solstice. This is because the south belongs to fire, green plants belong to wood, and wood fire is conducive to lifting the sun, thus promoting the fortune of the Lord.
The above contents should be combined with the actual situation for reference only.