Compendium of Chinese Folk Customs (Compendium of Procreation)

Author: Wan Jianzhong
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: This book is divided into nine chapters: Reproductive Worship and Childbirth Customs, Customs During Pregnancy, Childbirth Customs, Birth Rituals and Feeding Customs, Celebrations and Naming Customs for the Full Moon and First Birthday, Belief Activities in Child-rearing, Customs of Infant and Toddler Care, Folk Education Customs, and Adult Rituals and Birthday Customs. It details the operational processes of birth and rearing folk practices and describes their manifestations. The author, in their writing, pays attention to both the consistency and unity of the connotations of folk birth and rearing customs while also noting regional differences. When describing the birth and rearing customs of various ethnic groups, they incorporate many folk songs, ballads, stories, and interesting legends, which are rich in local sentiment, dialect, and flavor, enhancing the book's readability.