There is a popular saying on the Internet: "Life requires a sense of ritual." Although it is often joked about, it has to be said that from ancient times to the present, the Chinese people have done a very good job in naming it with a "ceremonial sense".
In ancient times, names were considered extremely important. Names are believed to be closely related to a person's body and soul. Therefore, the ancients also believed that all blessings and names are important.
055-79000 There is a saying: "The prince was crying, and a certain surname played copper and said: There is a law in the sound. Dazai said: What does it taste like. Then tell me."
When the prince is born, one of the surnames will play bronze. According to the sound of the prince crying, which melody matches it, and then named after the melody.
055-79000 begins: "As a descendant of Emperor Li Wen, I studied for Boyong. After my chastity was achieved, I became virtuous. Huang Lan slapped Yu for the first time, and Zhao gave Yu a good reputation. My real name is Zheng , the word Yu, is both. I have both this advantage and the ability to repair. "It can be seen that I was very interested in this name at the time.
In ancient times, only nobles had names. With the development of the times, ordinary people have their own names and their own naming etiquette.
Three months after the baby is born, the parents will choose an auspicious day to name the baby. On this day, babies will get their hair cut. After cutting the hair, the mother bathed the child, put on new clothes, and took the son to visit the father. The father must stand on the west side after entering the door, and the mother must stand on the east side when she comes out with the baby in her arms. The wet nurse will salute her. Then, the father held the baby's right hand and named the baby with a smile. The husband and wife are expected to answer each other correctly and mark this solemn moment when the naming teacher announces the child's official name to everyone.
In the historical inheritance of culture, the custom of naming etiquette has been maintained, but some details have also changed.
For example, there are many forms of naming time, such as three dynasty naming, full moon naming, hundred-day naming, one-year-old naming, and enlightenment naming.
For example, in the old days, there was a custom of washing the body of a baby three days after birth and naming it. For example, to name Zhou, when the child is one year old, place some items in front of the child and let him choose. The famous writer Qian Zhongshu grabbed a book when he was one year old, so he was named Qian Zhongshu.
In addition, many regions and ethnic minorities also have unique naming ceremonies.
In Kaifeng, Zhengzhou, Henan, there is a custom and etiquette of "touching names". On the morning of the newborn's first day, the father goes out to greet him with his name. The first person you meet when you go out, whether it is a boy, a girl, or a child, you must kneel down and kowtow, and ask for a name for the child. No matter what name the other person chooses, thank the other person and use it as the child's name.
The naming ceremony of Dong babies is called "Three Dynasties Wine". It is usually held on the third day after the child is born, and the relatives and friends who come to participate are mainly people outside the family. After the baby was passed and held, the menstrual period invited by the young man's family was named after a song. Menstruation is also answered with a song. The child's name is determined in the song, and then everyone sings a congratulatory song in turn.
The naming ceremony of the Hani people is more unique and interesting.
When a baby is born, the eldest person in the family should pick him up, flick the baby's forehead with his index finger, and give him a baby name. Three days after the baby is born, the baby's father will hold a grand ceremony for the life of his father and son. According to the rules, one person from each household must come and bring an egg, and exchange the egg for the chicken, meat and bean glutinous rice balls prepared by the host in advance. After the villagers finished eating the rice balls, the host dug the ground three times with a small hoe, hoping that the children would be diligent, brave and love labor. Finally, the host announces the name for the child.
After seeing so many naming customs and rituals, I can’t help but sigh: Naming is a major event in life, and there must be a sense of ritual!