Can a newlywed bride visit her parents' home during the Dragon Boat Festival?
Yes, newlywed brides can visit their parents' home during the Dragon Boat Festival, and this is a traditional custom.The Dragon Boat Festival is also known as the "Daughter's Festival." Married daughters are required to visit their parents' home to see them, especially the new son-in-law should go to the parents-in-law's house to offer gifts.
Many regions have this custom, and both the fiancé and the newlywed husband should accompany the wife to visit her parents during the Dragon Boat Festival. However, there may be some differences in customs across different regions.
What gifts should be brought when visiting parents during the Dragon Boat Festival?
1. Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings)The Dragon Boat Festival is also called the "Zongzi Festival," so giving zongzi is the most common choice. However, if you are giving zongzi to your parents, you can choose high-quality or health-enhancing zongzi gift boxes.
2. Fragrant Pouches
You can give your parents fragrant pouches during the Dragon Boat Festival. These pouches can contain cinnabar, realgar, and aromatic herbs, symbolizing blessings for safety, health, and protection against evil spirits, and they perfectly match the festival atmosphere.
3. Health Supplements
The Dragon Boat Festival is a festival for blessing health and safety, so giving your parents health supplements or fitness equipment is appropriate. It not only aligns with the festival's theme and wishes but is also practical.
4. Lucky Accessories
The Dragon Boat Festival is known as a "toxic day," a day to avoid the five poisons. To ensure your parents' safety and health, you can give them some lucky accessories, such as silver, gold, or jade items.
