What are the customs of the twelfth lunar month?

On the eighteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, we will clean up and worship the old gentleman.

1, clean

December 18th of the lunar calendar was originally the day when China held a ceremony to drive away the plague in ancient times. Today, it has evolved into a clean day. On the eighteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, people leave the corner of their homes early to clean the kitchen and bed. According to the old man, cleaning on the eighteenth day of the twelfth lunar month not only keeps their families from getting sick, but also attracts the love and favor of the god of wealth.

2. Worship the old gentleman

It is said that December 18th of the lunar calendar is the birthday of the old gentleman. In order to pray and get the blessing of the old man, people will prepare to worship the old man on the eighteenth day of the twelfth lunar month. On the 18th day of the twelfth lunar month, people will prepare fruits, incense and kowtow to show their piety. Kiln-burning, charcoal-burning, and iron-striking all should worship the old gentleman on the eighteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, because the old gentleman can burn fire to make an alchemist. These industries regard the old gentleman as their ancestor and pay tribute to them on December 18 of the lunar calendar, then their business will be prosperous and their days will be prosperous.

What to eat on the eighteenth day of the twelfth lunar month?

1, eat glutinous rice

As the saying goes, "it's a slight cold, and it's cold without wind." In the traditional solar terms, this day is extremely cold, because it also belongs to the 49 th stage. Eating glutinous rice can provide heat and keep out the cold.

2. Fried spring rolls

This custom is quite popular in Anqing, Anhui. Spring rolls are also called spring cakes. They are all kinds of dishes wrapped in bread and then fried. The crust is crisp and the filling is fragrant and soft. It is a kind of food that local people must eat in the cold.