Birthday culture such as "30 and 1" surprises us. What's so special about birthdays in China?

Today, I want to tell you about the birthday customs in China. I hope you can learn something.

Nowadays, with the development of China's economy, many lifestyles are changing. We eat birthday cakes, blow out candles and sing happy birthday songs, which are full of western impressions. I wonder how many people in China have really understood these birthday customs for thousands of years. Shoutao also refers to peaches used to celebrate birthdays, which are usually made of flour and can also be used to make fresh peaches. In mythology, Empress Dowager Cixi placed flat peaches to please immortals, so people used to celebrate their birthdays with peaches.

People in China eat longevity noodles on their birthdays: Remember to put the noodles in a bowl and don't break them. The higher you pull them, the longer the life span of the owner. Eating red eggs on birthday: shelling means that we peel off the past and transform ourselves, which means the beginning of shelling and rebirth. Other cultural characteristics 1: 49 years old should be called 50 years old: because for China people, 9 is the end and symbol of a number. Finally, 0 is the beginning. When you meet 9, you will pass 0 first. Therefore, the 50th birthday should be celebrated at the age of 49, and the age of 9 represents eternal life.

Celebration after birthday is irreparable: it can only be advanced, not postponed. If you wish your birthday in advance, you must be sincere. After my birthday, I don't think it's allowed to celebrate my birthday on the following two days: Spring Festival, New Year's Eve, 15th of the first month, 12th of July and 27th of July. These days are all traditional sacrificial days, which are usually the days of offering sacrifices in cemeteries or sweeping graves.

Birthday taboo: For everyone, birthday is the most important day of the year. It's better to have a birthday during the day than at night. There must be many good friends giving gifts on their birthdays. Remember, clocks and watches are unacceptable. Refuse to ring the doorbell. Don't swear on your birthday. Don't look at bad things on the road. Go your own way. Don't be curious. Be safe. It is forbidden for four people to celebrate their birthdays together (including themselves). Almost. Don't watch horror movies or play paranormal games on your birthday. If you don't kill animals on your birthday, you'd better set them free.