With the development of society, the number of recognized relatives in rural Shanxi has become less and less, but it still exists in the countryside. This is a special kind of kinship that exists in s

With the development of society, the number of recognized relatives in rural Shanxi has become less and less, but it still exists in the countryside. This is a special kind of kinship that exists in society and has become a aspect of the social relationship network. Lagandie "Lagandie" is a primitive way of making friends popular among people in many places in Baoshan. From a folklore perspective, the formation of this custom is related to the backwardness of social production and the difficulties people face when encountering difficulties. It is related to the "ask-seeking mentality" of longing for help other than family affection. Therefore, it is most common in mountainous villages with sparse population, lack of medical treatment and simple folk customs. In mountain villages such as Wayao, Wama, and Wafang in Baoshan City, there are usually two methods of "pull" for "godfathers". One is to identify the target and negotiate a marriage. That is, when the baby in the mountains can run and run, the parents will express their wishes to the acquaintances in the neighboring villages that they like. If the other party agrees, they will choose an auspicious day, kill chickens and cook meat, invite relatives and friends, kowtow, Pick a name and complete the "Send Name" procedure. It is said that after a baby is "adopted" to his godfather, once he changes his surname, he is no longer his own son. Even if there are some small disasters in his "fate", it will be resolved. What is interesting is another method of "pull" - "resign yourself to fate and pull hard". This method of getting married can only be done between the second day of the Lunar New Year and the Lantern Festival. Families who want to "get a godfather" often choose a double day. The man will bring roosters, bacon and other food, and before dawn, he will go to the small bridge and narrow road outside the village and pull a thin white rope across the road where pedestrians must pass. line, and then ambush near it: no matter who passes by this place and breaks the white line, it is recognized as the in-laws, and the ambusher will rush out, bow his hands, and call "in-laws". It is difficult to disobey "God's will". Under normal circumstances, the person who comes has no choice but to comply, otherwise he will be stigmatized. So he buried a pot to make rice and had a picnic on the spot. After eating and drinking, go into the village to "recognize the door" and hold a worship ceremony. If the visitor is a woman, of course she is the "godmother"; if she is an unmarried man or woman, then she is the "godbrother", "godsister", "godbrother", "godsister"; if by chance she meets a cow. Domestic animals such as horses, sheep, dogs, etc. are also "pull" - their owners perform all the procedures and obligations on their behalf. However, the name must be based on the title of the tripwire animal, such as horse, dog, etc. . Whether it is a deliberate choice or destiny, once a godly relationship is formed, the two parties will become as close as one family and take care of each other. They will also visit at the right time during the New Year and holidays, and treat each other with brotherly love. If they get along well, their relationship will last for generations. , became a good story. What's even more amazing is that in some mountain towns in Tengchong County, there is a custom of "pulling" a big tree as a "godfather". Many people have worshiped a certain strange and ancient tree as their "godfather" since they were children. Because their parents believe that the ancient tree has towering roots, deep roots and luxuriant leaves, and a wide range of blessings. Once they become a "godfather", they will be able to protect their children from illness and disaster and live a long life. Particularly devout people should ask the clergy to help calculate whether they are willing to harvest the big tree. If they are willing, they will choose an auspicious day in the zodiac to burn incense, and bow three times and kowtow on the ground to perform the ceremony. People are close to tree trunks.” Finally, you have to give your child a meaningful name. Because this custom has been around for a long time, there are many well-known ancient trees in Tengchong - such as the Leida tree in Xiaoxi, the big oak tree in Daju, the "Double fir" in Heshun, the goose feather tree in Mazhan, and the "King Ginkgo" in Jietou. " and so on, all of them are "under their knees" and have many "godsons" and "goddaughters" who are living or have passed away long ago, and many of them are named Shumao, Shurong, Shushou, Shusheng and Shusheng. Names like "Mei, Shuxiu, Shufang, Shuying" are "evergreen".