Dragon head up, this day can eat a lot of traditional food, such as dumplings, noodles and so on. What is the date of February 2, 2019? Why is it called "dragon head up" on the second day of February? What are the traditional customs on this day?
When will dragon head up in 2019
February 2, 2019: Friday, March 8, 2019
The dragon head raising Festival is held on the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar. It is also known as "spring ploughing Festival", "agricultural Festival" and "spring Dragon Festival".
In ancient China, the position of the sun, the moon and the stars in the sky and the seasons were used in ancient China. After the spring equinox, Longjiao star appeared on the eastern horizon at dusk, so it was called "dragon head up".
Why is the second day of February called "dragon head up"
"On February 2, the dragon looks up" is related to ancient astronomy. In ancient China, the position of the sun, the moon and the stars in the sky and the seasons were used in ancient China.
The seven constellations of Jiao, Kang, Di, Fang, Xin, Wei and Ji constitute a complete dragon constellation, which is similar to the horn of a dragon.
Every February after the spring breeze, Longjiao star appears from the eastern horizon at dusk, so it is called "dragon head up".
Legend of dragon head up:
Dragon head up is a very magical day. It is said that in ancient times, there was a dragon who broke the rules of heaven and gave people rain without permission. It is estimated that it was the same as the monkey king who was crushed in Wuzhi Mountain. The poor monkey king was rescued by his master. The dragon was released at last. People had a dragon head to celebrate.
What customs does dragon head up have
Xu Huagong's sacrifice
The dragon head Festival is full of the idea of worshipping the dragon. He thinks that the dragon can control the water and rain and decide the crops to be rich and sorry. In the morning of the old days, people should worship the Nianzi, which is said to be the incarnation of the green dragon. Some of them even hold up the prickly ash to show their dignity and auspiciousness. Women are not allowed to do needlework for fear of 'blind longan'; they do not grind flour, do not mill rice, do not cart, afraid of 'breaking the waist and tail of the Dragon'.
Eat "drum pout" (hand rubbing noodles)
It is commonly known as' dingmen cudgel '. Why do you eat "drum pout"? Some people say that if you eat the "stick against the door" and hold the door against it, it will be peaceful for a year. Some people say that during the Spring Festival, everyone is bored and confused. After eating a meal of "drum and pout", they will start to work and live. There are also people who eat stir dough on February 2. They say that they make the Dragon paste scales and make the Dragon energetic and rise to the sky and rain. There are a few ballads that satirize the lazy woman: "after the 23rd day of the first month, the lazy woman is too worried to drill. I want to go to the sky without shoes; I want to drill into the ground without a point of share; I want to hang up and I can't lose the oil churn on February 2. There is also a local custom of frying beans on this day. The folk song says, "on February 2, the dragon looks up, and every family has a pot full of beans. It wakes up the Dragon King and rises early. It carries clouds and rains to ensure a good harvest. 'someone is still burning incense and kowtowing in the nearby medicine king temple to pray for peace.
Fried corn
It is said that the tradition of stir frying corn on February 2 every year commemorates Yilong's efforts to relieve the suffering of human drought and even to offend tiantiao. It is said that Yulong was imprisoned by the jade emperor because he could not bear the drought and helped the people to rain. He made a rule that only the golden beans would be released. Thanks to Yulong's righteous deeds, the people gathered together to stir fry corn. Because it looked like golden beans, Taibai Jinxing, who was in charge of it, misread it and released Yulong. The tradition of stir frying corn on the second day of February every year has been preserved.
Shaving tap
It refers to the haircut on the second day of February, and children's haircut is called shaving 'Xitou'. When the Dragon raises its head, it can protect children's healthy growth and become famous when they grow up; adults have haircuts, leaving the old and welcoming the new, hoping to bring good luck and a smooth new year.
Start writing
The third day of the second month of the lunar calendar is the birthday of Wenchang (the God of fame and fame). In the old days, children are allowed to write and write. The auspicious omen of the dragon's head is taken to straighten the children's clothes and point cinnabar to enlighten their wisdom. It means that the child has a clear eye and a clear mind. I wish the child can read and write when he grows up. The opening ceremony is the first great ceremony in life, and it is a form of enlightenment education for children to begin to read and learn etiquette in Chinese tradition.