In ancient times, when children entered school, they needed to wear proper clothes, pay homage to the teacher, cleanse their hands and heart, and open their pens.
1. Correct clothes and hats:
The ancients believed that "correct clothes and hats first, and then clarify things." When entering school, freshmen must stand one by one. The teacher will help the students tidy up their clothes in turn. Under the leadership of the teacher, they enter the school. It is hoped that the students will tidy up their clothes and clothes, cultivate their minds and study hard.
2. Apprenticeship Ceremony:
The traditional master-apprentice relationship is second only to the father-son relationship, that is, as the saying goes, "My parents are the ones who gave birth to me, and my master is the one who taught me." ". After entering the school, an apprenticeship ceremony must be held first. Students must first prostrate themselves to the throne of Confucius, the most holy teacher. Kneel down on your knees and kowtow nine times. Then it’s time to say thank you, sir, and kowtow three times. After paying homage to the teacher, the students presented six rites to the teacher.
3. Clean hands and clean mind:
After performing the apprenticeship ceremony, students must put their hands in the basin to "clean their hands" according to the teacher's instructions. This step means to cleanse the hands and mind and remove distracting thoughts. It is hoped that students can concentrate on their future studies without any distractions.
4. Writing Ceremony:
It is the ancient Chinese title for the beginning of children's literacy and etiquette practice. Scholars in ancient times could enroll in school only after they had written to break the veil. This was the last step in the opening ceremony, including steps such as cinnabar to open up wisdom and beating drums to gain wisdom. In this step, the teacher will hold a brush dipped in cinnabar and put a red mole on the center of the student's eyebrows. "Mole" is a homophone for "wisdom", which means that the student will be wise from now on, have a clear eye and a bright mind, and will be able to learn better in the future.
Traditional customs for school children entering school in ancient times:
1. Zhijian etiquette:
In ancient times, after school children entered school, parents would prepare some gifts for their husbands to express their gratitude. Respect and gratitude to Mr. This gift can be silk, tea, money, etc., whatever your heart desires.
2. Worshiping the ancestors:
In ancient times, after school children entered school, they had to perform a ceremony to worship the ancestors. This ceremony is to express respect and gratitude to Confucius and other ancestors, and also to pray for the protection and protection of the ancestors.
3. Posting couplets:
In ancient schools, couplets were often posted at the door to express welcome and blessings. The content of the couplets is usually verses or famous sayings that encourage learning, such as "Reading thousands of volumes, writing like a god" etc.
4. Set off firecrackers:
In ancient times, when school children entered school, people would set off firecrackers to drive away evil and ominous atmosphere, and at the same time express their blessings for the children's future success in their studies.
5. Beating gongs and drums:
In ancient times, when school children entered school, people would beat gongs and drums to celebrate this important moment. This custom is still preserved in some places.
6. Watch the school:
In ancient times, after children entered school, parents would wait at the door of the school to wait for the end of the school day to show their concern and concern for the children. This custom is now rare.