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When is the sixteenth day of the first month?

The sixteenth day of the first month is usually the second day of the Lantern Festival. The 16th day of the first month of this year is February 6th, 2023.

The 16th day of the first month is a very important traditional festival. It is not only a "money collection day", but also a "keeper's birthday" and "wearing out day".

1, touch the light

The night of the 16th day of the first month is Children's Day. The children took out their lanterns and smashed them at others, then smiled and watched others' lanterns catch fire. It's called touching the lamp. The important thing is that this year's lanterns can't be left over to next year, and they must be damaged.

2. Dance the torch to keep warm.

In rural areas in many places, torches are danced every year on the 16th night of the first month, and in some places it is on the 17th night of the first month. Adults and children keep warm together, saying that keeping warm will cure all diseases.

Nanjing Sixteen Climbing the City?

Climbing the city is easy, running is not old. On the night of the Lantern Festival, women get together and travel together. When they see the bridge, they must cross it, thinking that it can cure diseases and prolong life. The middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River have evolved into "three bridges". In the rural areas of the south of the Yangtze River, the water system is full, so it is not a problem to take the three bridges. "On the sixteenth day of the first month, climb to the top of the city, stay away from all diseases and set foot on peace." Walking sickness in Yuanxi, Nanjing entered Chengtou from the bottom of the bridge.