What are the customs in Pingding County, Yangquan City, Shanxi Province?

February of the lunar calendar has entered the mid-spring season, and "February 2" is between the "rain", "shock" and "vernal equinox" of the 24 solar terms. Since ancient times, people have celebrated dragons on the day of "Dragon's Head Raised" in mid-spring, in order to pray for dragons to eliminate disasters and bless them, with good weather and abundant crops. The second day of the second lunar month is not only the "Dragon Head-raising Festival", but also the "Social Day Festival" for the birthday of the Earth God.

2, pacify the tower fire

Generally speaking, preparations begin three days before the Lantern Festival after the Spring Festival every year. At this time, in the streets, in front of shops and inns in Pingding County, and at the gates of all industries facing the street, such as industry, commerce, military and learning, tower fires were set up.

Even the residents near the market are no exception. In the townships, towns and villages of Pingding County, most people have to build towers to make fires. This kind of tower fire uses coal as fuel and burns for a long time. The red-hot charcoal fire is bright and the atmosphere is warm.

3, binge drinking

Banquets must be invited or submitted one day in advance, and invited once or twice on the same day to show enthusiasm and courtesy. Tea, wine and cigarettes should be served during the banquet, and there are procedures for serving tea, wine and cigarettes.

4. Dragon Dance Lantern

Every village likes to organize dragon lanterns, lions and various lanterns for festive activities. During the Chinese New Year's dragon and lion dances, there are often various stories, lanterns and lanterns, which are very spectacular. Dragon lantern, enter every family's room to celebrate the Spring Festival.

Step 5 ban

Don't move knives, scissors, needles and other metal objects during the Spring Festival; Don't sweep the floor, take out the garbage, draw water, swear, or abuse children. Married daughters should avoid living in their parents' homes during the Spring Festival.