Such as the constancy of the moon, the rising of the sun, the longevity of Nanshan and the prosperity of pines and cypresses.
Birthday in ancient times, commonly known as birthday, birthday, refers to the big birthday once every ten years. Only children who are ten years old or elderly people who are over fifty will celebrate their birthdays. The old man will hold a birthday party and the guests will give birthday presents.
Blessing children is generally: long life; Or wish for the future: get ahead, have a successful career and so on.
Blessing the elderly is generally related to longevity, such as: longevity is not as old as Nanshan pine, and happiness is like a long stream in the North Sea.
China pays attention to respecting the old and loving the young. Only the elderly can live long. When a newborn baby turns one year old, there will be a "grab week". Every year after the birthday, parents often muddle through and boil a few eggs. It's called "Little Birthday". You can't celebrate your "birthday" until you are 60 years old, which is your "big birthday". At this time, you can shine brilliantly, and friends and relatives will also send precious gifts and good wishes.
Extended information on the origin of birthday
In Greek culture, Greeks believe that everyone is protected by elves. Elves have been serving people since they were born, taking care of them all their lives. This elf has a mysterious relationship with a god, and the person the elf cares for was born on the birthday of this god. The Romans felt the same way. This concept has been handed down and can still be seen in the beliefs about the patron saint, fairy mother and patron saint.
The custom of lighting candles on cakes originated from the Greeks. The Greeks lit small candles on a full-moon honey cake and put them on the altar of the temple in themis to worship the moon god. According to traditional folk beliefs, candles lit on birthdays have magical power and can realize wishes.
Since humans began to set up altars to worship the gods, lighting small candles or making a fire has a mysterious and special significance. Lighting birthday candles is a tribute to the children who celebrate their birthdays and can bring good luck to them. Congratulations and blessings are both indispensable links. This custom comes from magic. Birthday wishes can bring good luck or bad luck. Because people are closer to the devil on their birthdays.
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