A brief introduction to the origin of the New Year’s Eve dinner

The origin of the New Year's Eve dinner: There is such an interesting story that has been passed down from generation to generation among the people: In ancient times, there was a ferocious monster that lived scattered in the deep mountains and dense forests. People called them "Nian". "Nian" has a ferocious appearance and a ferocious nature. It changes its taste every day, from kowtowing insects to living people, which makes people change their minds when talking about "Nian". Slowly, people have mastered the activity pattern of "Nian". It turns out that it rushes to places where people gather for a bite every 365 days, and the time it appears is after dark. When the rooster crows and dawn breaks, they return. Went into the mountains and forests.

Men and women regarded this terrible night as the "New Year's Eve" and came up with a whole set of ways to "celebrate the New Year": every night on this day, every household would prepare dinner in advance. , turn off the heat and clean the stove, fasten all the chicken pens and cattle pens, seal the door of the house, and eat the "New Year's Eve dinner" in the house. Because this dinner has the symbol of bad luck, it is very rich. In addition to having the whole family gather together to dine together to express harmony and reunion, they must also offer sacrifices to their ancestors before eating and pray to the gods to bless them to spend the night safely.

After dinner, no one dared to sleep, so they sat huddled together and chatted to build up their courage. It was getting dark, and "Nian" jumped out from the deep mountains and old forests, and walked into the villages where people gathered. I saw that the doors of every house were closed, and sesame stalks were piled in front of the doors, but there was not a single person in sight on the street. I spent most of the night spinning "Nian" and found nothing. It happened like this every time and never came out again. Therefore, the custom of New Year's Eve dinner gradually developed and has been passed down from generation to generation to this day. The New Year's Eve dinner was usually the most sumptuous meal of the year among farmers in Guandong in the old days, and it had to be cooked on New Year's Eve.

1. New Year’s Eve Dinner

New Year’s Eve dinner specifically refers to the Lunar New Year’s Eve dinner. It is also the most important dinner at the end of the year.

2. The significance of the New Year’s Eve dinner

The annual reunion dinner fully demonstrates the mutual respect and love among family members in the Chinese nation. This mutual respect and love makes the family united. The relationship between them is closer. Family reunions often make the "head of the family" feel spiritually comforted and satisfied. The old man sees his children and grandchildren, and the whole family talks about their family life. The past care and efforts in raising the children have not been in vain. What a blessing it is. , and the younger generation can also take this opportunity to express their gratitude to their parents for their upbringing. In fact, with the progress of the times, this ancient tradition is also facing severe challenges. Many people have to choose not to go home during the New Year due to the pressure of life, which also makes the New Year’s Eve dinner an empty talk.