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What should I say when the old man at home comes to warm the pot for his father?

Shandong people should know that whether friends move or move by themselves, they should have dinner together. What are the details of this meal? I won't elaborate here. In fact, the rice we eat is called "warm pot" in Shandong dialect, which is Shandong dialect. Because it is not called this in other places, such as Liaozao in the northeast and Liaoguo bottom in some places in Henan, when moving a new house, the traditional custom in the past was "Liaoguo bottom". Other southern provinces, such as southern Anhui, are generally called warm stoves or warm pots. Of course, Linyi is also called "warm pot", do you know? Now let's take a look at the "warm pot" moving custom belonging to Shandong people with Linyi moving company.

Pay attention to the "warm pot" of the old custom of moving in Shandong

Warm pot is a folk custom, which is very common in both urban and rural areas of Shandong. Warm pot, also known as "warm house", "warm house", "burning kang" and "adding hoarding", refers to the custom that people who move or move into a new house after the completion of the new house, warmly invite relatives and friends to visit the new house, relatives and friends and neighbors bring gifts to celebrate, and the host holds a banquet to entertain those who come to congratulate, which contains the tradition of mutual assistance.

The origin of the custom of warming pots after moving.

In the past, ordinary people were not rich, and after building new houses, they often had financial difficulties. Friends, relatives and neighbors who came to the "warm pot" sent some food, gifts and household appliances to help them tide over the difficulties. In order to thank them, the host will give them a banquet. When the host wants to cook, it is natural that the pot is indispensable, and all the pots and pans suddenly heat up. Later, people gradually called it "warm pot". This name is not only appropriate, but also implies that the new home will become more and more prosperous. At the same time, this custom can also enhance the feelings of relatives and friends, promote the harmony between neighbors, and make the relocated people adapt to the new environment as soon as possible.

The origin of the custom of warming pots after moving.

Attention to warm pots in Shandong:

Although it is not called a warm pot in other places, it is certain to eat and give gifts in a warm pot. The most representative one is our "warm pot" in Shandong. Every place is different. If you are in other parts of Shandong, you can also pay attention to the local customs. Now let's take a look at the warm pot customs in several areas of Shandong, which can be used for reference.

Taian wenguo

Visitors are mainly relatives, friends and neighbors. They brought all kinds of gifts, such as money, chicken, fish, meat, wine and other foods, as well as daily necessities such as plaque couplets, mirrors, cookers, tea sets, etc., almost all-encompassing. The gifts at the maiden's door are mainly cookers such as pots and spoons, as well as a pair of cocks, two big carp, two catties of tofu and two catties of bean sprouts. These gifts symbolize happiness and good luck: chickens are lucky; Fish have extra food every year; Tofu is homophonic with "Du Fu", meaning to make a fortune; Bean sprouts have the meaning of rooting, sprouting and growing. But there are also taboos. Never send bells. It's unlucky to "send out" homophones.

Teng Zhou nuan Guo

The bride's family sent two chickens, two tail fish and two Jin of bean sprouts. Invite neighbors or their close friends and colleagues to their new home for dinner. Friends can send some household appliances such as water bottles at will.