The origin of the folk custom of filling warehouse

According to legend, a long time ago, the northern part of China suffered from drought for years, with bare land and no crops. The feudal emperors, regardless of the lives of ordinary people, exacted miscellaneous taxes as in previous years, complained everywhere, and were hungry and cold. It is said that an official guarding the granary witnessed this tragic scene and couldn't bear it anymore, so he opened the granary to help the people.

He knew that this violated the king's law, and the emperor would never forgive him, so he let the people carry the food away, set fire to the warehouse and burn himself alive. It happened on the 25th of the first month. Later, in order to commemorate this kind official, people rebuilt the burned "Tiancang", which became a custom. This day became "Tiancang Festival" and later became Bencang Festival.

In Tianjin, when the 25th day of the first month comes, it is also the end of the month, but it still has a strong Chinese New Year flavor. On this day, people will eat soup boiled with fresh crucian carp, accompanied by rice, and bring its fish and rice to Man Cang, and have a good harvest.

It is also necessary to steam a large pot of steamed buns with different fillings such as bean paste and hawthorn, and shape them into cute shapes such as hedgehogs and mice. You also need to add a pair of small eyes to them with mung beans and red beans. Steamed steamed bread is vivid and fresh, no less than a handicraft.