Speaking of the origin of the square table, naturally, it is Zhang, Zhong, He Xiangu, and Cao Guojiu, Lan Caihe and Han Xiangzi. It is said that one year, the Jade Emperor had a birthday party, and the Eight Immortals hurried to the party. Because they were walking, they would arrive soon, and there was enough time, so the eight of them dozed off on a mountain on earth. The ancient trees on the mountain are green and rich in flowers and fruits, which attracts their rise. They turned into a table, each with its own magical powers, enjoying the scenery and drinking tea on the mountain. After the Eight Immortals left, the table stayed. People called it? Square table? And use imitation.
The style of the square table is actually very simple, that is, four legs support, edge and tooth plate. The four sides are square, 0.88 meters is the most standard size, and two people can sit on each side, which is exactly the position of eight people. In the history of our country, it was popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and people painted it red to make it more festive and sacred. Usually with eight chairs or a rectangular stool.
Rules of the Eight Immortals Table In order to show respect for the Eight Immortals, the table of the Eight Immortals should always be kept clean. Educated people also like to spread straw mats on it to avoid scratching the table with sharp tools, and don't put clothes on the table, especially ladies' clothes. On festive occasions, the stripes of the wooden boards on the table should be parallel to the walls of the back hall to maintain happiness and long-term good luck; As a display of white things, I just want the wooden stripes to face the door. I want to go out directly and stay away from frustration. There is also the arrangement of the primary and secondary positions of the young and the old, which pays attention to a lot.
In modern society, people like the round table representing reunion more and more, and the use of the square table is less and less. Except for some ancestral halls, these exquisite styles have been ignored. I hope this tradition can be passed on. Isn't this also a cultural heritage?