Can't we go under the knife when the second dragon raises its head in February 2021?

Will Long Toutou take a holiday?

Can't we go under the knife when the second dragon raises its head in February 2021?

Yes, there is a saying that there is no need to use the knife or needle on February 2.

From an old-fashioned perspective: Be extra careful on February 2, especially female friends, who cannot use knives, scissors or needlework, otherwise they will hurt the longan and poke the longan. This is where this saying comes from.

What are the taboos on February 2nd?

1. After a woman gets married, she should not spend February 2nd at her parents’ home.

2. Women are not allowed to give birth in their natal home.

3. When a woman gets married, avoid using pregnant women, returning women, and widows when choosing women to see off guests or get married.

4. When pouring tea or wine to guests, the spout should not face the guests.

5. When a store is closed, it is forbidden to say it is closed. When it is closed at night, it is said to be close to the door.

6. Fishermen or boat owners should not say "turn over" or "slide over".

7. It is taboo to say that you are jealous, it is called taboo.

8. When you go to a teahouse to get water, don’t say it’s free, call it plain water.

9. When borrowing a bucket and returning it to the owner, you are not allowed to carry the empty bucket into the house. You should carry the empty bucket in one hand and a pole in the other, or carry a load of water.

Will Long Toutou take a holiday?

Although the Dragon's Head is a traditional festival for us, it is not included in the statutory holidays, so it is not a holiday.

Regarding the first category of statutory holidays, according to Article 2 of the "Regulations on Holidays for National Festivals and Anniversaries", there is a one-day holiday on New Year's Day (January 1st each year), and a three-day holiday on the Spring Festival (the first to the third day of the first lunar month).

Qingming Festival, one day off (the day of Qingming Festival in the lunar calendar), Labor Day, one day off, Dragon Boat Festival, one day off, Mid-Autumn Festival, one day off, National Day, three days off (October 1st to 3rd).

The Mid-Autumn Festival, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival and Dragon Boat Festival are also known as the four traditional festivals in China.

In addition to holidays for all citizens, there is also a second category for holidays and anniversaries for some citizens, including: Women's Day (women have a half-day holiday on March 8), Youth Day (people over 14 years old on May 4

Young people under the age of 28 have a half-day holiday), Children's Day (children under the age of 14 have a one-day holiday on June 1st), and the Founding Day of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (active military personnel have a half-day holiday on August 1st).

The third category refers to festivals customary by ethnic minorities. For specific festivals, the local people's government in the areas inhabited by ethnic minorities shall stipulate holiday dates in accordance with the customs of each ethnic group.

Employers should also arrange holidays for workers on holidays other than holidays for all citizens.