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China is a country with many colourful days and festivals. The Dragon Head- Raising Day is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ourselves " the descendants(后代) of the dragon". On the day in ancient times, people put ashes in the kitchen. This was to" lead the dragon into the house". People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest(收成) in autumn.
Also, people eat special food on that day. For example, people eat "dragon's beard" noodles and dumplings called "dragon's ears".
Today, many customs have disappeared. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the uncles of a family — mother's brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head-Raising Day.
A. The food is usually named after the dragon. B. But one that remains is the haircut. C. It stands for the start of spring and farming. D. People also hold dragon boat races on this day. E. So people celebrate the Dragon Head-Raising Day with many customs about the dragon. |
Why do people celebrate the Dragon Head-Raising Day?(不超过20个词)