The ancient name of December

The ancient names of December are twelfth month, severe winter, full moon and so on.

1, twelfth lunar month

This is one of the common names in December, because ancient people will hold the La Worship this month, that is, to worship ancestors and gods. Therefore, the twelfth lunar month is named, which means the month of sacrifice.

2. severe winter

Severe winter means that December is a cold winter, which is another name for December by the ancients. This title emphasizes that December is the coldest month in winter and expresses people's feelings about the cold.

3. Tu Yue

Painting the moon is another name of ancient December, which means muddy. This is because in this month, the weather has turned cold and the roads are easy to freeze and muddy. So the ancients called it painting the moon to describe the climate characteristics of this month.

The custom of December

1, Laba Festival: Laba Festival is an important festival in December and is usually celebrated on the eighth day of December. This is one of the traditional festivals with a long history in China. The main custom of Laba Festival is to drink Laba porridge, which is a kind of porridge made of various miscellaneous grains and beans. In addition, people will also make special foods such as Laba garlic and Laba tofu to celebrate this festival.

2. Winter solstice: Winter solstice is one of the 24 solar terms in China, usually on1February 2 1 day or 22nd. The solstice of winter is the beginning of winter, marking the arrival of the cold season. On the solstice of winter, people will eat traditional foods such as jiaozi and glutinous rice balls to celebrate the beginning of this season. In addition, people will hold some special ceremonies and activities, such as offering sacrifices to ancestors and praying for a bumper harvest in the coming year.

3. Year-end cleaning: At the end of1February, people will carry out a large-scale house cleaning and sorting to welcome the New Year. This custom is called "farewell to the old and welcome the new", which means farewell to the old and welcome the new. People will clean up at home, clean all kinds of things, decorate home furnishings, and welcome the new year with a brand-new look.