On February 2, the day when the dragon raises its head, what are the proverbs related to it?

On February 2, the day when the dragon raises its head, what are the proverbs related to it?
The most attractive thing about our country's culture is its width and breadth. It is not just recording culture on paper, but integrating culture into our lives. Various folk customs are the embodiment of culture. Spring is a great time full of energy, with everything reviving and full of vitality. Please come to the Fortune Teller website to learn more details about the second month of the lunar calendar in 2018! On February 2, the day when the dragon raises its head, what are the proverbs related to it?

On the second day of the second lunar month, the dragon raises its head, and people of all kinds use oxen to plow.

"February 2" is also an agricultural festival in rural areas. An agricultural proverb says: "On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head, and households of all kinds use oxen to plow." But there are also some places where spring drought is more severe and spring rain is as precious as oil. If there is abundant spring rain, it indicates a good harvest in the year. Hence, there is a farmer's proverb: "On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head, and the big warehouses are full and the small warehouses are flowing."

On February 2, the beams of the house are lit, and scorpions and centipedes have nowhere to hide

There is a folk saying in Beijing that goes, "On the second day of the second month, shine the light on the beams and scorpions and centipedes will have nowhere to hide." People have to get rid of pests on this day. They light candles and shine the light on the beams and walls to get rid of scorpions, centipedes, etc. When these insects see the light, they fall down and are killed. The custom of expelling insects on the day of the Dragon Raising its Head is mainly popular in northern China. February 2nd falls around Jingzhe, one of the 24 solar terms. At this time, various insects, including poisonous insects, begin to become active. In order to avoid harm from poisonous insects, people hold activities that contain the meaning of expelling insects. For example, you can use sticks, brooms or shoes to knock on beams, walls, doors, beds, etc. to avoid snakes, scorpions, centipedes, rats and other insects. Usually, people also chant ballads, such as "On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head, scorpions and centipedes don't show their heads." (Tianjin) and "On the second day of the second month, knock on the gourd, and nine out of ten mice in the nest will go blind."

The dragon raises its head, if the dragon doesn't raise its head, I will raise my head

"February 2" is also a day to look forward to academic success. In the past, private school teachers often accepted students on this day, which was called "taking the lead." Students would also chant: "On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head. If the dragon doesn't raise its head, I will raise my head."

I can't pick up my baby, and I'm crying

"February 2" is also the day when a daughter-in-law returns to her parents' home. According to old customs, a daughter-in-law has to live with her husband's family during the first month of the lunar year and is only allowed to return to her parents' home after the first month. Therefore, there is a folk song in China that goes "On the second day of the second month, go to pick up your baby. If you can't, you'll cry," which expresses the parents' desire for their daughter to return.

Eat dragon scales

Since February 2nd is the day when the dragon raises its head, many foods are associated with the dragon. In the Beijing area, people often eat spring rolls on this day, which is called "eating dragon scales". Some people are more particular about it and also pair it with "combined dishes". Hecai is made by stir-frying shredded lean meat with spinach, bean sprouts, garlic sprouts and other vegetables. When eating, cut the spring pancake into two, spread it with sweet bean sauce, add green onions, then put the hecai in it, and roll it into a tube shape to eat. Noodles, dumplings, etc. are also popular in the northern region.

In Tianjin, there is also a unique kind of fried dragon scales.

According to Tianjin folk custom expert Wang Liwen, February 2 is the day when "the dragon raises its head", so the folk food on this day often contains the word "dragon", such as eating dumplings is called eating "dragon ears" and eating rice is called eating "dragon seeds". Tianjin people have a unique way of eating food on this festival day: they pay attention to eating "fried and stewed dumplings".
"Fried buns" is called "Fried dragon scales" because the silvery white buns are cut into flat pieces and arranged together look like dragon scales. Both sides of each "dragon scale" were fried until yellow as a punishment for the "lazy dragon" and to urge it to do its best to control the water and bring a good harvest.
Wang Liwen said that Tianjin's stewed rice cake is a similar food to jelly and rice noodles from other places. It is made by boiling starch and water into a liquid state and then cooling it. Tianjin stewed rice cake is made with extremely fine mung bean starch. To fry the buns, use a flat-bottomed pan, add a little oil, and fry over low heat until both sides are slightly browned. Pour it into a dish while it is still hot, pour sesame sauce, mashed garlic, vinegar, soy sauce and other condiments on it, and eat it with staple food such as flatbread or sesame seed cake. It is fragrant and refreshing with a lingering aftertaste.
Folk experts say that stewed rice has the same "coolness" as jelly. It is approaching early spring, and the Yang energy in the human body begins to stir, but there is also an occasional spring chill. Eating the stewed tofu after frying it hot can have both hot and cold effects, which is very appropriate with the season and fully demonstrates the health-preserving benefits of Chinese cuisine.

In Shandong, every household stir-fries beans on February 2nd.

There is an agricultural proverb that goes, "On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head." Legend has it that in ancient times, there was a long drought in the Guanzhong area, so the Jade Emperor ordered the dragon from the East China Sea to sow rain. The little dragon was playful and dived into the river and never came out. A young man went to the cliff to collect some "Dragon-Subduing Water" to muddy the river water. The little dragon emerged from the river to challenge the young man. The little dragon was defeated and had to sow rain. In fact, the so-called "Dragon Raising its Head" means that after hibernation, all insects begin to wake up. Hence the saying goes, "On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head, and scorpions and centipedes all show their heads." People in rural Shandong believe that frying scorpion claws is to ward off evil and pray for blessings.

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