Folk Wisdom: Auspicious Festivals of China: Auspicious Festivals of China

Author: Sang Ma
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book follows the order from the first month (Lichun) to the twelfth month (Dongzhi), weaving together the solar terms and festivals of each month. It describes the phenology of the solar terms, the origins of the festivals, and the customs and practices across different regions, while also quoting relevant ancient poetry to illustrate them. Due to the richness of regional characteristics and local customs, and the vast span of thousands of years, what can be presented is only a fleeting introduction. It is hoped that through this page, it can evoke nostalgia for the past and preserve the richness of memories, allowing one to feel the tranquility of "Spring Peace, Summer Prosperity, Autumn Luck, Winter Auspiciousness."
The lunar calendar, which has been passed down for five thousand years, is gradually fading from people's daily lives. The customs that were once passed down through generations are fading, and the reverence for nature held by our ancestors has vanished. In the process of forgetting, we are also losing so much precious experience in dealing with the forces of nature, as well as the details and charm of life. We once thought we had mastered nature and life, but in reality, they are slowly drifting away from us. We wonder if we can still hold onto them. More importantly, we wish to preserve the calendars and customs that have been passed down for thousands of years. Perhaps preserving these will not bring us any economic benefits, but if we forget them, will we be severing ourselves from tradition? And when tradition is severed, the great tree of culture will wither. Without the nourishment of culture, the world will become restless and.