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What do you mean by praying for the valley?

In ancient times, it was a ritual to pray for a bumper harvest.

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"The Book of Rites and the Moon Order": "_ The Moon of Meng Chun _ The Son of Heaven worships God on the first day of the Yuan Dynasty."

The full name of Book of Rites and Moon Order is Book of Rites and Moon Order No.6, which is a Confucian classic compiled by two Han people.

The contents are divided into Meng Chun Moon, Midspring Moon, Ji Chun Moon, Summer Dream Moon, Mid-year Festival, Autumn Dream Moon, Autumn Dream Moon, Meng Dong Moon and Midwinter Moon. This anthology is the earliest and most complete historical document in existence, which records the observation records of dark stars for 12 months in a year.

"Confucius' Family Words and Suburb Questions": "Then ask God. "