What does it mean for folks to press stickers before marriage?

The old people of both sides negotiate with the marriage seeker.

There are many customs and habits of marriage in rural areas, each of which is full of a strong sense of ceremony. This also makes people pay more attention to marriage and become more aware of their responsibilities. In my hometown, the most important ceremony before marriage is to get a "moon sticker", which is the most traditional marriage certificate. This is an ancient engagement, just like the marriage certificate now.

The so-called "moon stickers" on the engagement documents sent by men to women are clearly written, including the wedding date, the taboo of picking up and dropping off guests, the bride's familiarity with dressing, and even the location of getting on and off at Xishen, the wedding time and the location of the bridal chamber. It can be said that everything is the most important exchange of views before marriage, and it is also a test for both parties before marriage.

In rural areas, the extended information should be sent to the woman by the man's elders or prospective bridegroom one month in advance with "monthly stickers" and "annual lucky money", among which the annual lucky money should be determined according to local customs. If the woman stays, even if the wedding date is fixed; If the woman doesn't stay, she doesn't agree. When to get married, you need to choose a date. It can be said that posting on the moon is also equivalent to the challenge book of marriage, and many couples end up here.

I am also very particular about the writing of monthly stickers. I write with red paper and black brush first. Now it is generally hardcover printing, with auspicious patterns such as dragons, phoenixes and mandarin ducks playing in the water, which is quite ceremonial and festive.

The contents written above are basically the same, usually written in the name of the man's father and other elders. I have seen such a kind, and I would like to post it on an auspicious day of a certain month in the lunar calendar, where my children greet them and their husband-in-law. In addition, auxiliary stickers are also precautions. Newcomers are well dressed, facing southeast, and getting off the bus faces west. Taboo, dragons, rats, monkeys and chickens are all good luck.