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每年农历的二月初二是中国的传统节日——龙抬头。根据民间传说，此为主管云雨的龙王抬头之日，也意味着在此之后雨水会渐多。你知道2月2龙抬头的来历吗？这天都有哪些习俗呢？一起来看看！ Longtaitou Festival is a traditional Chinese festival held on the second day
of the second month of the Chinese calendar. The name literally translates to "Dragon Raises Head Day". In the tradition
of Chinese culture, the dragon is believed to be the king of all creatures and
the ancestor for human being. It is also regarded as the deity in charge of
rain, an important factor in ancient agriculture. Today, it's a little less agriculturally-inclined, and ways to celebrate in
style include eating pancakes and noodles, and, believe it or not, getting a
haircut or an entirely new
hairstyle. In ancient times, people burned incense to chase odors from the home,
ensuring spring arrived fragrant and fresh and full of good fortune. Sewing was
forbidden, as the needles might bring bad luck by piercing the dragon's eye.
Spreading plant ashes around jugs was also common, as that would urge the dragon
to fill them with
rainwater. So start making pancakes, and book that hair appointment today - you'll want
to make sure you're ready for Long Tai
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