The 29th day of the twelfth lunar month is New Year’s Eve. What are the traditional customs?

The 29th day of the twelfth lunar month is New Year’s Eve. What are the traditional customs?
Introduction: Have you heard of "Little New Year's Eve"? We all know that New Year’s Eve is the last day of the lunar year, when the family reunites to eat New Year’s Eve dinner and watch the Spring Festival Gala. The Little New Year’s Eve is the day before New Year’s Eve, which is also the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month. Is there any special festival on this day? What are the traditional folk activities? Please follow the editor to learn more about it below! There are not only many national customs and activities on New Year’s Eve, but also many New Year’s etiquette and taboos. Want to know more? Welcome to the New Year’s special topic carefully prepared for you by Mr. Shui Mo to learn more!

The 29th day of the twelfth lunar month: Little New Year's Eve

The 28th or 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, the day before New Year's Eve, is called the Little New Year's Eve, which is a folk culture of the Han nationality. On this day, families hold banquets and people visit each other to say goodbye to the old year. Burning incense outdoors is called "tianxiang" and usually lasts for three days.
Before the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, all preparations for the New Year are basically ready, including New Year's goods, Spring Festival couplets, Kitchen God worship, and dust cleaning. But don't think that the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month will be an easy day, as there are still many customs and taboos. The 29th day of the twelfth lunar month is commonly known as "Little New Year's Eve", also known as "New Year's Eve". It is connected to New Year's Eve. This day is mostly a time to visit graves and pray to ancestors. In most areas, people pray to their ancestors on the morning of the 29th day. Not only do people visit the graves of their ancestors to pay respect to them, but they also hold banquets at home on this day, and people visit each other to say goodbye to the old year. Burning incense outdoors is called "tianxiang" and usually lasts for three days.

Do's and Don'ts on the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month

Good: Sacrifice, end the teaching of cattle and horses, meet relatives and friends, and do not do other things. Unfavorable: Breaking the ground for burial

Folk customs on the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month: steamed buns

In Jiaodong, Shandong, steamed buns are made on the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month. Steaming steamed buns on the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month is as important as making dumplings on New Year's Eve. No matter how busy every household is, they will steam a few pots. "Make festive steamed buns for the New Year and ensure a bigger harvest next year." This is the New Year's blessing from the people of Jiaodong. In some areas, people steam steamed flower rolls, bean curd buns, and flower buns on this day. In ancient times, people would also make a few pots of fine wine.
People in the north steam steamed buns and tofu on the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, while people in some areas of the south make rice cakes on this day. "All the family members, young and old, have paid their respects and happily ate rice cakes." Rice cakes taste delicious but are laborious to make. First, pick the best hybrid rice and glutinous rice as the main ingredients, then add various ingredients, steam them, and put them into a mortar. Several people take turns pounding for 15 minutes. When the rice cakes become soft and sticky, they are done.
Summary: After reading this article, we know the origin of the "Little New Year's Eve" on the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, and we also know what traditional customs there are on this day. Let us feel the charm of our traditional Chinese culture together!

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