Labor Day and the Origin of Traditional Food
The origin of may day labor day
Labor Day originated in Chicago, USA. On May 1886 1 day, more than 200,000 workers in Chicago went on strike to implement the eight-hour working system. After hard struggle, the workers finally won. In order to commemorate the workers' movement, 1889, the socialist congress convened by Marxists from all over the world was grandly opened in Paris, France. At the congress, it was unanimously agreed that May 1 day would be designated as the International Proletarian Day. This resolution has received a positive response from workers all over the world. On May 1890 and May 1 day, the working class in Europe and America took the lead in taking to the streets and held grand * * trips and * * activities to fight for their legitimate rights and interests. From then on, working people all over the world will travel on this day to celebrate.
China people's activities to celebrate Labor Day can be traced back to 19 18. That year, some revolutionary intellectuals distributed leaflets introducing May Day to the masses in Shanghai, Suzhou and other places. On May 1920 and 1 day, workers from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities took to the streets and held a massive tour. After the founding of New China, May must be1949 65438+February, the legal labor day.
Traditional food on labor day
The whole spring health should be based on nourishing the liver, and May Day is no exception. Sun Simiao, a famous medical scientist in the Tang Dynasty, once pointed out in Qian Jin Fang that the diet at this time should be "sour and sweet", that is, eat some acidic food to maintain the liver and eat more sweet food to strengthen the spleen. According to the nutritionist, it is easy to say, but it varies from person to person in actual operation.
Generally speaking, May Day should focus on nourishing the liver, and you can eat some ingredients that are conducive to liver growth, drainage and nourishing yin.
1, vegetables
Green leafy vegetables germinate in spring. Chinese medicine has a saying that "white enters the lung, red enters the heart, blue enters the liver, black enters the kidney and yellow enters the spleen". Green leafy vegetables enter the liver, so green leafy vegetables are the first choice on May Day. One of the most classic May Day ingredients is celery and bamboo shoots that can protect the liver. In addition, leeks (leeks are better) and spinach are also suitable for this time.
2. Meat products
Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes analogy. As for nourishing liver, animal liver is especially recommended in meat. However, the fat content of animal liver is relatively high, so people with hyperlipidemia should pay attention to careful consumption. Eating warm meat, such as mutton and beef, is not recommended on May Day.
3. Go to the wind category
It is windy in spring, hot in summer, wet in rainy days, dry in autumn and cold in winter. "So, Mayday should also choose some ingredients from the perspective of resisting the external wind. Meat slices, jelly and other things with skin, when eaten at this time, can effectively play the role of beauty, solid noodles, prevention of foreign evil invasion and other windproof. For example, stewed pig skin with soybeans, which contain estrogen, cooked the gum in the skin and added seasoning, which is not only in line with the solar terms, but also suitable for women who love beauty.
The custom of labor day
1. Labor Day customs in China
China people's activities to celebrate Labor Day can be traced back to 19 18. That year, some revolutionary intellectuals distributed leaflets introducing May Day to the masses in Shanghai, Suzhou and other places. On May 1920 and 1 day, workers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities took to the streets and held massive demonstrations. After the founding of New China, China designated May Day as the legal labor day in 1949 and 65438+February.
2. Labor Day customs in the United States
Later, when the American government set up Labor Day, it stipulated that the first Monday in September was Labor Day, so the Labor Day in the United States was not in May, but in September.
On Labor Day in September every year, Americans can have a day off. People all over the United States generally hold various celebrations such as * * and * * to show their respect for workers. In some states, people will have a picnic after traveling, eating, drinking, singing and dancing. At night, fireworks will be set off in some places.
3. Labor Day customs in Russia
Since the establishment of Labor Day internationally, Russia has always attached great importance to this special festival. On May 1 day, there was a national holiday in Russia, and various celebrations and mass demonstrations were held.
Generally speaking, the "May Day" parade must first pass through the main streets and squares of the city, and finally hold a large-scale celebration in the old or wide central square. At the same time, various clubs all over Russia will hold colorful entertainment activities, and people's holiday mood is very high.