What are the unique customs in Shandong Province?

First, a unique collective name: teachers

This title is mainly concentrated in Taian, Jining, Jinan and other areas in Shandong Province. The word "teacher" is a professional title and a kind of honorific title. When you arrive in Shandong, you will find that the name "teacher" will appear in the streets and become a general term.

In fact, this feature is the Confucian culture engraved in the bones of Shandong people. Teachers have nothing to do with occupation. It is the humility in the bones of Shandong people. For example, if you ask for directions and say hello, we will say, "Teacher, see how to get to this place." When you get the answer, you will say, "Thank you, teacher. In fact, the teacher's name should be an old student.

Second, the wine table culture: seating arrangement

The wine table culture of Shandong people has a strong Shandong characteristic, that is, seating arrangement. Some people say that table manners are hidden rules, but in Shandong, everyone knows the rules of seating arrangement and wine persuasion.

Third, the focus of the speech.

As in other regions, the "New Year" of Shandong people starts from the "off-year" on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, and some off-year days in southern Shandong are on the 24th. "Off-year" was called "Kitchen Day" in ancient times, which is said to be the day when the kitchen god reported his family to the Jade Emperor. Therefore, on this day, people will set up a altar at home to worship the kitchen god and send him good news to pray for happiness.

On this day, the family will carry out a comprehensive cleaning, that is, all the old "anger" and "bad luck" will be swept away, so as to welcome the New Year's wishes with a brand-new look.

Fourth, paste Spring Festival couplets and blessings.

It is a tradition of China people to post Spring Festival couplets and blessings in the New Year, and Shandong is no exception. From the moment I get up in the morning, various annual activities begin in order. This is the busiest and happiest day of the year. It is usually held on the morning of 30th in Shandong.

Please go to the family hall.

After a busy day on New Year's Eve, the highlight of the day began to invite the family, that is, to hold a ceremony to invite the deceased ancestors and relatives to go home for the New Year. In Shandong, this is the most grand and serious annual activity on New Year's Eve, but it has been much younger in recent years.