Stop Making Uncles the Scapegoat! Unveiling the Truth Behind the "First Month Haircut" Taboo

It turns out the Qing Dynasty "thinking of the old" theory lacks solid evidence. The original "old rule" didn't even apply to the first month, but to the fifth lunar month. Ancient people viewed the fifth month as an "evil month," full of misfortune, and thus avoided haircuts or sharp tools to ensure the safety of their elders. Over time, because the first month already had customs against using blades, this taboo shifted through word of mouth, eventually evolving into the version we hear today. The contrast between ancient records and the modern sound of hair clippers creates a dialogue of truth across time.

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