What are the origins and customs of March 3?

Origin: Fu can be remembered on March 3rd. Fuxi and his sister, Nu Wa, unearthed human beings to reproduce. In eastern Henan, Fuxi is honored as the "ancestor of ancestors", and the ancient temple of Taihaoling was built in Huaiyang (the capital of Fuxi). From February 2 to March 3 of the lunar calendar, the Temple Fair in Taihaoling, with good people in the south and horses in the north, all gathered in the mausoleum area to worship their ancestors.

Customs:

1, eat shepherd's purse and boil eggs

On the third day of the third lunar month, there is a custom of eating shepherd's purse and boiling eggs. Old people say that eating it can relieve the pain in the waist, legs and head for a year. Every year on the third day of the third lunar month, it is the day when the Han people welcome their ancestors. They eat eggs to commemorate their ancestors, hoping to get a little aura.

Step 2 fly a kite

Jiangnan people have the custom of flying kites in Qingming since ancient times. As the saying goes: "Rub hemp thread on February 2nd, fly a kite on March 3rd", and another example is: "Yangliuqing, fly a kite." It is also said that sending a kite to the sky, cutting the string and letting it float away will take away the pain and troubles of a year together.

Extended data

The third day of the third lunar month is not only a simple traditional song festival for Zhuang people, but also an important day for Zhuang people to worship their ancestors and ancestors of Pangu and Buluotuo.

1, Han Shangsi Festival

The third day of the third lunar month, also known as "Shangsi Festival". It has been popular since the Spring and Autumn Period. In ancient times, the first March of March was considered as "thinking". The fourth day is usually the third day of March. After Wei and Jin Dynasties, Shangsi Festival was designated as the third day of March, which was followed by later generations. Shangsi was designated as a festival in the Han Dynasty.

2. March 3 of Zhuang nationality

March 3rd of Zhuang nationality is a grand event in Guangxi to show the charm of national culture, promote economic development, enhance national unity and condense development momentum. During the "March 3rd of Zhuang Nationality" every year, the whole region holds more than 1000 celebrations.