On February 6, 1978, New Year's Eve finally arrived.
On this day, when people in the capital woke up early in the morning, they generally found that the ceiling was illuminated by the reflection of heavy snow. It turned out that God responded to the situation and it actually started snowing last night.
Although employees still have to go to work today, after all, for most people, this is the last day before the long holiday.
The most important thing is that this way, the spirit of the new year will be more abundant. Coupled with the sound of firecrackers, acquaintances greet each other on the street, and they all say happily, "It's snowing well, the auspicious snow heralds a good year!"
After having a breakfast of white flour steamed buns, millet porridge, pickled radish and pickled crispy cabbage with the Hong family, "Xiaobaizi" went back in a hurry.
On this day, no one should stay outside too much, otherwise the old man would complain. Even if he is not a thing, he will know how to be a good son on this day.
Hong Yanwu understood this and did not hold back. After that, he and his family sat in the Hong family hall, admiring the snowy scenery outside the window, drinking tea and eating in front of the narcissus blooming on the table.
The room was very warm, the stove was burning brightly, and in the mist emitted by the kettle, people were too lazy to speak after eating and drinking. Although everyone knew what to say, no one spoke.
To be honest, if Hong Lucheng hadn't suddenly felt something while looking out the window, and suddenly recited the sentence "A man in a boat and a man with a hat, fishing alone in the snow in the cold river", I'm afraid everyone here might have fallen asleep.
But fortunately, with such a sentence, the "Wenquxing" of the Hong family became very poetic and recited the poems of "The Great Leader", which completely broke the lethargic atmosphere in the room.
"The winter clouds are covered with snow and white catkins are flying, and thousands of flowers are blooming for a while. The sky is rolling and the cold current is rushing, and the earth is slightly warm..."
But despite this, Hong Yanwu couldn't stand the sourness. He immediately protested.
"Dad, second brother, what are you doing here? You're too literate! It's Chinese New Year, let's have a few lively and interesting words, okay?"
After that, he cleared his throat and began to "offer treasures".
"Listen to me, the snowflakes from Yanshan Mountain are as big as mats, falling in the Hong family courtyard. The sky is white, the ground is white, and the trees are white. Today I want to eat stewed chicken..."
As soon as this poem came out, everyone from the Hong family to Chen Liquan laughed. Everyone understood that Hong Yanwu was deliberately making everyone laugh.
Hong Yanwen immediately complimented Hong Yanwu a few words, saying that his poem was similar to the line "Heaven and earth are unified, black holes on the well, white dogs on black dogs, swollen on white dogs".
However, after laughing, Hong Lucheng was as sharp as a torch and revealed Hong Yanwu's old background.
"Come on, brother, don't praise him. Is this called poetry? The first line is copied from Li Bai, and the third line is plagiarized from Zhang Daryou (a man from the mid-Tang Dynasty, the founder of limericks. Because Zhang Daryou usually likes to write some
It is a humorous poem that is mainly based on slang and common sayings and does not use the contrast between oblique and oblique, so it is difficult to reach the level of elegance. Later generations gave this kind of poem the name of "lime poem"). The last line is his own, but it is very true to his temperament.
After all, he didn’t leave to eat. This poem is as similar to Zhang Zongchang’s poetry collection as if it was written by a master, which shows that he is at the level of a dog-meat general.”
Unexpectedly, Hong Yanwu was still eloquent.
"Dad, what you say is a bit biased. In fact, Zhang Zongchang is at least more candid than those "Confucius said". Let's talk about his song "Ode to Snow". Things are flying in the sky, and there are piles here and there.
Could it be that the Jade Emperor built the golden palace, sifting lime and sifting lime? This poem is so simple and easy to understand, and it has a sense of pictures. Can you say it is not vivid? So General Dog Meat is also a bit talented. I love his poems..."
As soon as he said this, Hong Lucheng shook his head in confusion, and everyone laughed again.
There are also things to do on New Year’s Eve. In the old society, this day was probably the busiest day of the New Year.
Because people at that time paid great attention to superstition, worshiping ancestors and welcoming gods were the top priority on this day. There were so many red tapes that it would not be complete until the whole family was exhausted.
Of course, it was different after liberation. We entered a new society and paid attention to getting rid of superstition. People no longer need to waste their energy on praying for blessings from ghosts and gods, and can focus more on celebrating the New Year happily and getting together with their families.
But after all, our country’s old history spans a full five thousand years, and throughout history, Chinese New Year celebrations have been more complicated than any other nation’s. It’s lively and beautiful, and it’s natural that it is the light of the nation. Therefore, some traditional habits are still
Can't completely let go.
Things like remembering ancestors, setting off firecrackers, lighting red lanterns, pasting Spring Festival couplets, pasting door gods, pasting blessing characters, cutting window grilles, making dumplings, and printing red plum blossoms on steamed buns, all these things have gradually transformed from complete superstition into praying for blessings.
The meaning of seeking auspiciousness should still exist in people's lives as a kind of folk art.
For example, after chatting in the morning, Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan took a box of snacks from Hong's house and a few fruits back to Chen's house.
They seriously set up an offering table under the portraits of Chen Deyuan's parents on the west wall of the hall. Following tradition, they filled five bowls with millet that was flush with the mouth of the bowls, covered them with red paper, and placed "Sa" on them.
"Qi Ma", "Peach Cake", "Jujube Cake", apples and oranges, use these solid five-color offerings to comfort the nostalgia and regrets in your heart.
He kowtowed his head solemnly, and then thought about the "feat" of the two of them taking a bite from behind all the peaches placed by Quanzi's mother when they were children, and Chen Deyuan's encouragement and care for the two of them as if they were guarding chickens. In the past,
The scene made the corners of their eyes moist for a moment...
When they finished this matter and returned to the Hong family, Hong Lucheng had already written several pieces with the character "福". However, because the old man could not stand for a long time, the important task of spring couplets and combined characters was handed over to Hong Yanwen.
bear.
The college student's calligraphy had been practiced under his father's guidance, and he could write in a way that would not embarrass the Hong family. So, as "Spring Festival Overture" was played repeatedly on the radio, everyone began to post it up.
On the door of the Hong family hall, the doorkeeper officially took office. On both sides of the door frame were pasted "Peace is blessing, harmony is spring", and the banner was "Home and everything is prosperous". In addition, the rice vat and noodle vat were pasted with "
"Every year there will be more than enough", and the words "Every day will make a fortune" and "Every day will make a fortune" are also posted on the cabinet door.
Next, it was time to put the word "福" on the doors of the other houses. However, at this time, Hong Yanwu took it upon himself to change the Hong family tradition and stick the word "福" upside down according to the current practice. However, in front of his family,
Showing great timidity.
When Hong Lucheng learned about it, he not only gave him a good lesson, but also immediately ordered him to change it back. The old man said, "The word "Fu" is pasted upside down, and the homophonic pronunciation of "upside down" and "arrival" is taken, which means "luck arrives". This is true.
For example, but this method is only used in two places. One is on the water tank and the earth box, because the things in these two places need to be poured out. In order to avoid pouring out the blessings of the home, this homophony is used.
To seek good fortune. Another place is on the cabinet inside the house. The cabinet is also a place to store items. In this case, the word '福' is attached upside down, which means that wealth will always come to the home, room and cabinet."
Hong Lucheng then emphasized, "But the word '福' on the door is completely different. It is always on the right side. Because this kind of word '福' means 'welcoming blessing' and 'receiving blessing', and the door is
The entrance and exit of a home is a solemn and respectful place. The word "福" posted on it must be solemn, dignified and generous. If the word "福" is turned over on the door, it will be top-heavy and disrespectful. There you go
Looking through the folk New Year pictures from various places, is there any picture with the word "福" posted upside down on the door? You guys are just a fake expert who has only a little knowledge and doesn't know how to pretend to understand. This idea is too funny. Regarding this matter
We can't let you fool around like a dog-meat general..."
Well, Hong Yanwu, a clever boy, was really not very good at it. He was frustrated and couldn't come up with a single argument. After being scolded by his father, he could only change his mind obediently.