There is a saying in the countryside that "there are three joys in the house, and only people come out at home". What does "Sanxi" mean?
A happy saying about rural local dogs: The local dogs mentioned here actually refer to the situation that strange dogs run to farmers' homes and are adopted by farmers. In the eyes of some rural elderly people, it will be considered as an auspicious phenomenon of population prosperity, because as the saying goes, "pigs come to be poor, dogs come to be rich, and cats come to open pawn shops", which actually means that strange dogs will bring wealth to farmers' homes, indicating that family life is getting richer and richer! Therefore, if you see a strange dog that is not in your village or neighbor's house, the average farmer may take the initiative to adopt it, hoping to bring good luck!
In fact, although the above statement is not reliable, rural people's kindness to creatures is actually very practical, and they often take the initiative to help those "wandering" animals when life permits! I remember a puppy came to our house the year before last, with a bone in its mouth. It took a lot of effort to get it out and was finally adopted by our family. Unfortunately, I kept it for a year, and I died of illness in June+10 last year. Maybe this is its fate!
Hill about Swallows: Swallows used to be very common in rural areas, but now with the development of rural social economy and the change of agricultural production methods, swallows are less and less common, especially now it is not easy to see them nesting in their own homes! I used to remember that many farmers in the village would have bird's nest in their kitchens and halls. At that time, farmers welcomed swallows to build nests, and they would think that "when swallows enter the house, many children and grandchildren are blessed", which is also the happy image of Wang Zhai, and it will indicate that good things will come home and life will flourish!
In fact, swallows have high requirements for living environment and will not build nests casually. Once attracted by swallows, it is definitely a treasure trove. At the same time, swallows generally like a comfortable and quiet living environment, which indicates that farmers' families are more harmonious and happy, so they will give farmers some encouragement in life and make their lives better!
Three joys about magpies: Magpies are also common birds in rural areas. In recent years, although animals such as swallows, snakes and weasels are becoming less and less common, there are more and more magpies. If trees are planted near farmers' homes, you may often hear magpies barking day and night, which is very annoying! Because the poplar outside our courtyard is the only tree that has not been cut down nearby, magpies built their nests on it last year and it was not completed until this spring. At this time of summer, four or five magpies have come to the yard to drink water all day, or stand on the wall and make different slag calls, sometimes playing in the yard!
In fact, some farmers also think magpie is a lucky bird. Generally, hearing magpies chirping in front of their own doors will indicate that something good will happen at home, which may bring blessings or good luck and make their home full of wealth and luck, so it is also a happy elephant!