On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, good luck in starting work!

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven,

Today is the day when all the trees begin to sprout.

The geese flying back from the distant sky brush against the clouds.

Fish swimming near the water burst out of the ice.

——"The Beginning of Spring on the Seventh Day of the First Month in Beijing" by Luo Yin of the Tang Dynasty

The seventh day of the Lunar New Year

Repeating the Same

All things new

The seventh day of the first lunar month is called "Human Day". According to folklore, when Nuwa created humans, she created chickens, dogs, sheep, pigs, cows, and horses in the first six days of the first lunar month, and humans on the seventh day. Therefore, the seventh day of the first lunar month is the birthday of mankind. People call this day "Human Day Festival" or "Human Victory Festival", which reflects people's wish for good luck and respect for "human beings".

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What are the customs on the seventh day of the first lunar month?

Eat Qibao Soup

A soup made of seven kinds of vegetables is eaten on the Human Day to bring good luck. It is said that this soup can remove evil spirits and cure all diseases. Different places have different products, different fruits and vegetables, and different meanings. Eating the "Seven Treasures Soup" on the Human Day also means that the New Year has come to an end. On the eighth day of the first lunar month, we should cheer up and start working hard.

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Eat noodles

In most places, people still have the custom of eating noodles on this day, which means wrapping the legs of time with noodles, which means longevity. In addition, the 17th and 27th of the first lunar month are also regarded as "human days". The 7th, 17th and 27th of the first lunar month are "days" for children, adults and the elderly respectively. Whoever wants to celebrate "days" must eat noodles.

Pancakes

On this day, people not only eat spring rolls (a kind of double-layered lotus leaf roll) rolled in "box vegetables" (cooked meat such as braised pork elbows), but also make pancakes in the courtyard, which is called "Xuntian".

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Dai Rensheng

Rensheng is a headdress, also called "Caisheng" or "Huasheng". Since the Jin Dynasty, women have used colored paper, silk, gold and silver foil to make a small human shape, which they use to stick on screens and also wear on their hair. Therefore, "Renri" is also called "Rensheng Festival".

Lo Hei

On this day, the Chinese in Southeast Asia and nearby areas will "lo sheng". They use raw fish strips with pickled ginger, radish, chili, grapefruit, etc., put them on a large round plate, and sprinkle with white sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, five-spice powder, etc.

A group of people gathered together, holding chopsticks, facing the "colorful" round plate. One person gave the order, and everyone picked up various dishes high with chopsticks, shouting in Cantonese: "Laoqi! Laoqi (Laoxi)! Laodao prosper!" "Lao, lao, prosper!" The higher the dishes on the plate are picked up, the more good luck there will be in the coming year.

Eat and drink well

It is a kind of rush of the day

Throughout the ages

People are concerned about their own continuity and prosperity

There are so many beautiful wishes

On this day, everyone is the protagonist

Everyone deserves to be respected

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today

It is also the first day of work after the holiday.

People say "Good luck in starting work" to each other

For a better and happier life

Start a new journey

Stay away from post-holiday syndrome

Adjust the rhythm and start again

"Post-holiday syndrome" refers to a series of problems caused by the disruption of physiological and psychological balance when people suddenly enter the tense state of work from the relaxed state of the holiday. "Post-holiday syndrome" may manifest psychologically as lack of energy, insomnia, irritability, anxiety and other symptoms; physically as fatigue, dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea and other symptoms.

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In this regard, experts recommend:

Difficulty getting up: Restore your normal life routine, take a good nap, go to bed before 11pm, take a 20-minute nap at noon, and ensure adequate sleep. Reduce the use of electronic products before going to bed.

Gastrointestinal disorders: Eat more vegetables and less meat, eat until you are 70% full, chew slowly, and eat three meals at regular times. If you experience bloating or indigestion, you can gently massage your abdomen up and down to effectively relieve the symptoms.

Fatigue and irritability: Relax. Open windows more often to breathe fresh air and avoid sitting for long periods of time. Soak your feet in hot water for 5-10 minutes to promote blood circulation and enhance metabolism. Listen to soothing music before going to bed to improve sleep efficiency. In addition, in order to be physically and mentally happy and work and live happily, you can arrange light exercise, such as walking, jogging, yoga, etc., and give yourself more positive psychological hints.

New Year

Good luck in starting work

I hope you will work hard this year.

Big Show "Rabbit"

Let's cheer together

Comprehensive sources: Xinhuanet, People's Daily, CCTV News, etc.

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