Why do you want to warm the pot after moving?

Warm pot is a folk custom, which is very common in both urban and rural areas of Shandong. Warm pot, also known as "warm house", "warm house", "burning kang" and "adding hoarding", refers to people who move into a new house after it is completed and warmly invite friends and relatives to know it. Relatives, friends and neighbors bring gifts to celebrate, and the host holds a banquet for those who come to congratulate, which includes the tradition of mutual assistance.

In the old society, ordinary people were not rich. After building new houses, they often found themselves in financial difficulties. Friends, relatives and neighbors who came to the "Warm Pot" sent some food, gifts and household appliances to help them tide over the difficulties. At the same time, this custom can also enhance the feelings of relatives and friends, promote the harmony between neighbors, and make the relocated people adapt to the new environment as soon as possible. The custom of warming pots varies from place to place. Let's experience this tradition from some representative places.