What is the origin of sunshine doll?

Sunny dolls, also known as "clean mothers", are a folk custom of praying for rain in China.

According to historical records, this custom can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. There are many different versions of stories about the origin of sunny dolls.

In one version, it is said that there was a little girl named Shi Wa in ancient times. Because it hasn't rained in her hometown for a long time, and the crops have dried up, Shi Wa went to Longwang Temple to beg for rain. On the way back, she saw many people hungry and cold, so she decided to trade her life for heavy rain. After Shi Wa's death, her body became a sunshine doll and hung on a tree at the head of the village. Whenever there is a drought in the village, the sunshine doll appears, and the sky immediately clears up and the sun shines.

Another way of saying it is that Sunshine Doll is the daughter of the Jade Emperor, and her name is Duo Nian. Many girls have disputes with their fathers because of their marriage problems, and angrily leave home and come to the world. On the earth, many girls feel pity when they see the suffering brought by drought and famine, so they decide to stay on the earth and help people. In order to make it convenient for people to pray for rain, many girls turned into sunshine dolls and hung her portrait under the eaves. Whenever people see the portrait of sunshine doll, they will think of her story and pray for her to bless a sunny day.

Symbolic significance of sunshine doll

1, good weather: the sun pattern of the sunshine doll symbolizes the beautiful weather. On behalf of sunny, blue sky and white clouds. Sunshine doll symbolizes beautiful weather and happy mood.

2. Happiness and auspiciousness: Sunshine dolls are also regarded as a symbol of happiness and auspiciousness. Represents good luck, smoothness and prosperity. In Japanese culture, people believe that sunshine dolls can bring good luck and auspiciousness and bless family happiness and career success.