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Luo Jiaxin: /* The Fusion of Religion and Humanism */

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The Fusion of Religion and Humanism

Luo Jiaxin: /* Gratitude and Blessings */

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Gratitude and Blessings

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Historical Origins of the Laba Festival

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腊八节的历史起源

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 After completing the first draft, I used ChatGPT and Deepseek to refine the language of the initial draft, focusing on enhancing fluency, logical coherence and conciseness. I have promoted the two chatbots with the following prompt: “Please help me optimize this paper, particularly focusing on linguistic aspects including fluency, logical coherence, and conciseness ”. I found the following problem with the outcome: some parts of the paper were changed. I revised prompt as :“Please try not to modify the content.” I then revised the first draft based on the suggestions from ChatGPT and Deepseek.
-Once the content was finalized, I translated the paper into English. During the translation process, I consulted ChatGPT and Deepseek about how to translate certain terms and phrases, such as “门、户、土神、灶、行等五祀” , “腊祭” , and “蜡祭”.
+Once the content was finalized, I translated the paper into English. During the translation process, I consulted ChatGPT and Deepseek about how to translate some terms and phrases, such as “门、户、土神、灶、行等五祀” , “腊祭” , and “蜡祭”.
 After translation, I used ChatGPT and Deepseek to proofread the English version. I have promoted chatbots with the following prompts: “Please focus on checking whether the translation accurately conveys the meaning of the original text. Are there any omissions, mistranslations, or over-interpretations? Are there any awkward or ungrammatical sentences?” I then revised the translation based on their outcomes.

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 ===References===
-[1]Amna Naseem.The Laba Festival[EB/OL].Youlin Magazine, 2022-01-10[2025-06-18].
+[1]Amna Naseem.The Laba Festival[EB/OL].Youlin Magazine, 2022-01-10[2025-06-18].[https://www.youlinmagazine.com/article/the-laba-festival/MjE3MA==]
-[2]高忠严,周晓丽. 腊八节俗的文化阐释与传承启示 [J]. 中北大学学报(社会科学版), 2025, 41 (01): 71-80. Gao Zhongyan, Zhou Xiaoli. Cultural Interpretation and Inheritance Implications of Laba Festival Customs[J].Journal of North University of China(Social Science Edition),2025,41(01):71-80.
+[2]高忠严,周晓丽. 腊八节俗的文化阐释与传承启示 [J]. 中北大学学报(社会科学版), 2025, 41 (01): 71-80.[https://kns.cnki.net/kcms2/article/abstract?v=7HNy6Ze5ODF7EQg_YUFt01_3ffKWB1_tXzCXVSqkUDSEMZjkDJI4qeE2uLZE_KoK3037q_JIfCTxn13EgjKHfhiDtKLpcDjiXNPnDt4Cxhw0UqzVYZODXRRWebDznd7DjC_WmkMRCZTqcI97_tOzDFeOa2wNHHabyg8aseHCKZlQdJJCNjeo_A==&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS]  Gao Zhongyan, Zhou Xiaoli. Cultural Interpretation and Inheritance Implications of Laba Festival Customs[J].Journal of North University of China(Social Science Edition),2025,41(01):71-80.
-[3]隆滟. 陇东农耕节俗文化的当代价值——以腊八节为例 [J]. 甘肃社会科学, 2015, (02): 222-225. Long Yan.The Contemporary Value of Agricultural Festival Culture in Eastern Gansu——A Case Study of the Laba Festival [J].Gansu Social Sciences,2015,(02)：222-225.
+[3]隆滟. 陇东农耕节俗文化的当代价值——以腊八节为例 [J]. 甘肃社会科学, 2015, (02): 222-225.[https://kns.cnki.net/kcms2/article/abstract?v=7HNy6Ze5ODH8Z8vUNDdVVJuVEuaA2WBy1ZI4T1ERZHLeQyXYm6HrQwq90VfhCEOwTo89_aPcglevJP1yONptYFe0eHT8Qg_8QHdrbsbGPcZhEZfxEJCcIMnRRaiHfK7fJWRPyO_9rX5MEKpBYOL0fmHGuxH5cinzYu7vU59k-wA8XRrjjJuKNQ==&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS]  Long Yan.The Contemporary Value of Agricultural Festival Culture in Eastern Gansu——A Case Study of the Laba Festival [J].Gansu Social Sciences,2015,(02)：222-225.
-[4]吕传彬. 腊八节和腊八粥 [J]. 档案时空, 2018, (01): 38-39.Lv Chuanbin.The Laba Festival and Laba Porridge [J]. Archives Time and Space,2018,(01):38-39.
+[4]吕传彬. 腊八节和腊八粥 [J]. 档案时空, 2018, (01): 38-39.[https://kns.cnki.net/kcms2/article/abstract?v=7HNy6Ze5ODHfbsPLUMK7YvOXJCs_O8aGTtziTiFG2STOe6m_WoIoJPn_9teet_eLC8WKcN1i5teH7_LQ0V0MvpbBSsXzs8oO6sLiCiC9CSbRJ1iRA-VtAvRVIp6LeUr3-8yOTK3ss9jc8QR0xbURx7syHfMFiRcOmTCFkf_y7MPB3-0df3jebA==&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS] Lv Chuanbin.The Laba Festival and Laba Porridge [J]. Archives Time and Space,2018,(01):38-39.
-[5]汤玫英. 腊八节的农耕文化意义探究 [J]. 农业考古, 2013, (04): 301-303.Tang Meiying. An Exploration of the Agricultural Cultural Significance of the Laba Festival [J].Agricultural Archaeology,2013,(04):301-303.
+[5]汤玫英. 腊八节的农耕文化意义探究 [J]. 农业考古, 2013, (04): 301-303.[https://kns.cnki.net/kcms2/article/abstract?v=7HNy6Ze5ODHXdJH42NhK_scC4GOsY0uij2wJzfKAB-wmHVA3e6MspZvJIQQhK6FNrm7mNn4qKXFTQktZv0LCIoi3PJTOVkuiaPdz5Hyi-4IjjVDs2ScInGvcwuWRD426JVxW0Aa3aImNtZuCs4Boa6KVvhbeeRnw3_f-u9nZYi9ro7qHTSvUxQ==&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS] Tang Meiying. An Exploration of the Agricultural Cultural Significance of the Laba Festival [J].Agricultural Archaeology,2013,(04):301-303.
 ===AI Statement===

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 [1]Amna Naseem.The Laba Festival[EB/OL].Youlin Magazine, 2022-01-10[2025-06-18].
-[2]高忠严,周晓丽. 腊八节俗的文化阐释与传承启示 [J]. 中北大学学报(社会科学版), 2025, 41 (01): 71-80.
+[2]高忠严,周晓丽. 腊八节俗的文化阐释与传承启示 [J]. 中北大学学报(社会科学版), 2025, 41 (01): 71-80. Gao Zhongyan, Zhou Xiaoli. Cultural Interpretation and Inheritance Implications of Laba Festival Customs[J].Journal of North University of China(Social Science Edition),2025,41(01):71-80.
-[3]隆滟. 陇东农耕节俗文化的当代价值——以腊八节为例 [J]. 甘肃社会科学, 2015, (02): 222-225.
+[3]隆滟. 陇东农耕节俗文化的当代价值——以腊八节为例 [J]. 甘肃社会科学, 2015, (02): 222-225. Long Yan.The Contemporary Value of Agricultural Festival Culture in Eastern Gansu——A Case Study of the Laba Festival [J].Gansu Social Sciences,2015,(02)：222-225.
-[4]吕传彬. 腊八节和腊八粥 [J]. 档案时空, 2018, (01): 38-39.
+[4]吕传彬. 腊八节和腊八粥 [J]. 档案时空, 2018, (01): 38-39.Lv Chuanbin.The Laba Festival and Laba Porridge [J]. Archives Time and Space,2018,(01):38-39.
-[5]汤玫英. 腊八节的农耕文化意义探究 [J]. 农业考古, 2013, (04): 301-303.
+[5]汤玫英. 腊八节的农耕文化意义探究 [J]. 农业考古, 2013, (04): 301-303.Tang Meiying. An Exploration of the Agricultural Cultural Significance of the Laba Festival [J].Agricultural Archaeology,2013,(04):301-303.
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 ===参考文献===
-[1]Amna Naseem.The Laba Festival[EB/OL].Youlin Magazine, 2024-01-15[2025-06-18].
+[1]Amna Naseem.The Laba Festival[EB/OL].Youlin Magazine, 2024-01-15[2025-06-18].[https://www.youlinmagazine.com/article/the-laba-festival/MjE3MA==]
-[2]高忠严,周晓丽. 腊八节俗的文化阐释与传承启示 [J]. 中北大学学报(社会科学版), 2025, 41 (01): 71-80.
+[2]高忠严,周晓丽. 腊八节俗的文化阐释与传承启示 [J]. 中北大学学报(社会科学版), 2025, 41 (01): 71-80.[https://kns.cnki.net/kcms2/article/abstract?v=7HNy6Ze5ODF7EQg_YUFt01_3ffKWB1_tXzCXVSqkUDSEMZjkDJI4qeE2uLZE_KoK3037q_JIfCTxn13EgjKHfhiDtKLpcDjiXNPnDt4Cxhw0UqzVYZODXRRWebDznd7DjC_WmkMRCZTqcI97_tOzDFeOa2wNHHabyg8aseHCKZlQdJJCNjeo_A==&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS]
-[3]隆滟. 陇东农耕节俗文化的当代价值——以腊八节为例 [J]. 甘肃社会科学, 2015, (02): 222-225.
+[3]隆滟. 陇东农耕节俗文化的当代价值——以腊八节为例 [J]. 甘肃社会科学, 2015, (02): 222-225.[https://kns.cnki.net/kcms2/article/abstract?v=7HNy6Ze5ODH8Z8vUNDdVVJuVEuaA2WBy1ZI4T1ERZHLeQyXYm6HrQwq90VfhCEOwTo89_aPcglevJP1yONptYFe0eHT8Qg_8QHdrbsbGPcZhEZfxEJCcIMnRRaiHfK7fJWRPyO_9rX5MEKpBYOL0fmHGuxH5cinzYu7vU59k-wA8XRrjjJuKNQ==&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS]
-[4]吕传彬. 腊八节和腊八粥 [J]. 档案时空, 2018, (01): 38-39.
+[4]吕传彬. 腊八节和腊八粥 [J]. 档案时空, 2018, (01): 38-39.[https://kns.cnki.net/kcms2/article/abstract?v=7HNy6Ze5ODHfbsPLUMK7YvOXJCs_O8aGTtziTiFG2STOe6m_WoIoJPn_9teet_eLC8WKcN1i5teH7_LQ0V0MvpbBSsXzs8oO6sLiCiC9CSbRJ1iRA-VtAvRVIp6LeUr3-8yOTK3ss9jc8QR0xbURx7syHfMFiRcOmTCFkf_y7MPB3-0df3jebA==&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS]
-[5]汤玫英. 腊八节的农耕文化意义探究 [J]. 农业考古, 2013, (04): 301-303.
+[5]汤玫英. 腊八节的农耕文化意义探究 [J]. 农业考古, 2013, (04): 301-303.[https://kns.cnki.net/kcms2/article/abstract?v=7HNy6Ze5ODHXdJH42NhK_scC4GOsY0uij2wJzfKAB-wmHVA3e6MspZvJIQQhK6FNrm7mNn4qKXFTQktZv0LCIoi3PJTOVkuiaPdz5Hyi-4IjjVDs2ScInGvcwuWRD426JVxW0Aa3aImNtZuCs4Boa6KVvhbeeRnw3_f-u9nZYi9ro7qHTSvUxQ==&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS]
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 ====The Fusion of Religion and Humanism====
-With the introduction and spread of Buddhism, the Laba Festival gradually took on religious significance, especially as it came to be regarded as the day marking the enlightenment of Gautama Buddha. On this day, Buddhist temples hold “Bathing the Buddha Ceremony” and prepare “Laba porridge” as an offering to the Buddha and distribute to the public. These practices embodies Buddhism’s ideals of compassion and universal salvation . At the same time, traditional folk customs—such as worshipping deities, honoring ancestors, praying for blessings, and sharing porridge—are still widely observed. These customs closely intertwine religious rituals with ethics and interpersonal sentiments. Thus, the Laba Festival stands as a prime example of the harmonious integration of religious faith and humanistic spirit.
+With the introduction and spread of Buddhism, the Laba Festival gradually took on religious significance, especially as it came to be regarded as the day marking the enlightenment of Gautama Buddha. On this day, Buddhist temples hold “Bathing the Buddha Ceremony” and prepare “Laba porridge” as an offering to the Buddha and distribute to the public. These practices embodies Buddhism’s ideals of compassion and universal salvation(Gao et Zhou 2025,74) . At the same time, traditional folk customs—such as worshipping deities, honoring ancestors, praying for blessings, and sharing porridge—are still widely observed. These customs closely intertwine religious rituals with ethics and interpersonal sentiments. Thus, the Laba Festival stands as a prime example of the harmonious integration of religious faith and humanistic spirit.
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 ====Gratitude and Blessings====
-The sense of gratitude of the Laba Festival is reflected in the reverence and reciprocation towards nature, ancestors, and deities. Laba porridge, made from the essence of five grains, is offered to nature. In northern China, farmers honored the “Eight La Deities,” thanking cats and tigers for catching grain-stealing mice. In the south, porridge was smeared on fruit trees—a gesture of gratitude for the land and a prayer for favorable weather and fruitful harvests in the coming year. Gratitude toward ancestors was even more direct. In eastern Gansu, folks hung ancestral portraits (yingtu) in their home, and offered porridge as a tribute; in Shanxi, clans gathered in ancestral halls for collective worship—embodying the ethical tenet that "every grain traces back to its origin”.The festival also carries meanings of warding off disease and praying for health and safety. In the north, “ice divination” involved interpreting ice patterns to predict the year’s fortunes. In Hubei, the "Laba Drum Exorcism" was believed to drive away evil spirits and disasters—a traditional way for ancient people to cope with uncertainty and express hopes for peace and well-being.
+The sense of gratitude of the Laba Festival is reflected in the reverence and reciprocation towards nature, ancestors, and deities. Laba porridge, made from the essence of five grains, is offered to nature. In northern China, farmers honored the “Eight La Deities,” thanking cats and tigers for catching grain-stealing mice. In the south, porridge was smeared on fruit trees—a gesture of gratitude for the land and a prayer for favorable weather and fruitful harvests in the coming year. Gratitude toward ancestors was even more direct. In eastern Gansu, folks hung ancestral portraits (yingtu) in their home(Long 2015,223), and offered porridge as a tribute; in Shanxi, clans gathered in ancestral halls for collective worship—embodying the ethical tenet that "every grain traces back to its origin”.The festival also carries meanings of warding off disease and praying for health and safety. In the north, “ice divination” involved interpreting ice patterns to predict the year’s fortunes. In Hubei, the "Laba Drum Exorcism" was believed to drive away evil spirits and disasters—a traditional way for ancient people to cope with uncertainty and express hopes for peace and well-being.
 ====The Fusion of Religion and Humanism====

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 ===Customs of the Laba Festival===
 ====Dietary Traditions====
-The Laba porridge is the most iconic food of the Laba Festival. Though ingredients vary across different regions of China, common components include rice, beans, walnut kernels, melon seeds, lotus seeds, peanuts, raisins, and red dates. Traditionally, people simmer Laba porridge to honor ancestors and deities, enjoy it with family members, and often share it with relatives and friends. Besides Laba porridge, there are other regional foods such as "sparrow-head rice"(Que tou fan)—a dish made by shaping buckwheat dough into bird-head forms and cooking them with mixed grains, Laba tofu in Anhui Province and Laba garlic in northern China.
+The Laba porridge is the most iconic food of the Laba Festival. Though ingredients vary across different regions of China, common components include rice, beans, walnut kernels, melon seeds, lotus seeds, peanuts, raisins, and red dates. Traditionally, people simmer Laba porridge to honor ancestors and deities, enjoy it with family members, and often share it with relatives and friends. Besides Laba porridge, there are other regional foods such as "sparrow-head rice"(Que tou fan)—a dish made by shaping buckwheat dough into bird-head forms and cooking them with mixed grains, Laba tofu in Anhui Province and Laba garlic in northern China(Lv2018,38).
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 ====Ceremonial Worship and Prayer For Blessings====
 Worship and blessings are an important part of the Laba Festival. On this day, folks often hang ancestral portraits at home and burn incense for remembrance and worship. Offerings like Laba porridge are presented to deities such as the God of Agriculture, the Door God, and the kitchen God in hopes of favorable weather, abundant harvests, and family well-being next year. These practices not only preserve the essence of ancient agrarian culture but also embody people's aspirations for a better life.

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 ===Historical Origins of the Laba Festival===
-The origins of the Laba Festival can be traced back to the ancient Chinese sacrificial traditions known as La and Zha rites. In antiquity, the La sacrifices were dedicated to  the Five Household Deities, including the deities of the Door, Gate, Earth, Hearth, and Pathways. People hunted wild animals to offer sacrificias to their ancestors and these deities, praying for blessings from their ancestors and a smooth year ahead. During the Zhou Dynasty, the Zha rites was held at year’s end to celebrate a bountiful harvest. The sacrifices were primarily offered to deities closely tied to farming, such as Shennong (the Divine Farmer), Sise (the Supervisor of Harvests), therefore，expressing gratitude for the deities’ blessings on the harvest. The La and Zha sacrifices merged after the Han Dynasty. And the time of the La sacrifices was eventually fixed in the twelfth lunar month, laying the historical foundation for the Laba Festival.
+The origins of the Laba Festival can be traced back to the ancient Chinese sacrificial traditions known as La and Zha rites. In antiquity, the La sacrifices were dedicated to  the Five Household Deities, including the deities of the Door, Gate, Earth, Hearth, and Pathways. People hunted wild animals to offer sacrificias to their ancestors and these deities, praying for blessings from their ancestors and a smooth year ahead. During the Zhou Dynasty, the Zha rites was held at year’s end to celebrate a bountiful harvest. The sacrifices were primarily offered to deities closely tied to farming, such as Shennong (the Divine Farmer), Sise (the Supervisor of Harvests), therefore，expressing gratitude for the deities’ blessings on the harvest. The La and Zha sacrifices merged after the Han Dynasty. And the time of the La sacrifices was eventually fixed in the twelfth lunar month, laying the historical foundation for the Laba Festival(Tang 2013, 301).
-Buddhist Influence: With the introduction of Buddhism into China, the Laba Festival also absorbed Buddhist elements. Legend holds that the Sakyamuni attained enlightenment on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. On this day, Buddhist temples would prepare porridge as offerings to the Buddha. Over time, this practice has become a folk tradition, turning the festival into a fusion of indigenous beliefs and foreign religious traditions.
+Buddhist Influence: With the introduction of Buddhism into China, the Laba Festival also absorbed Buddhist elements. Legend holds that the Sakyamuni attained enlightenment on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. On this day, Buddhist temples would prepare porridge as offerings to the Buddha. Over time, this practice has become a folk tradition, turning the festival into a fusion of indigenous beliefs and foreign religious traditions (Amna Naseem 2022).
 ===Customs of the Laba Festival===

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 ===腊八节的历史起源===
-古代“蜡祭”与“腊祭”的传统：腊八节可追溯至古代的腊祭和蜡祭风俗。上古时代，腊祭的祭祀对象包括门、户、中霤（土神）、灶、行等五祀。人们通过打猎获取禽兽祭祀祖先与神灵，祈求祖先庇佑与顺遂。周代的蜡祭则是庆祝丰收的年终祭礼，主要祭祀农业生产密切相关的神，如神农氏先啬、司啬等，以感谢对农业生产的护佑。汉代后，腊祭与蜡祭逐渐合一，时间固定于腊月，成为腊八节的历史基础(汤玫英2013, 301)。
+古代“蜡祭”与“腊祭”的传统：腊八节可追溯至古代的腊祭和蜡祭风俗。上古时代，腊祭的祭祀对象包括门、户、中霤（土神）、灶、行等五祀。人们通过打猎获取禽兽祭祀祖先与神灵，祈求祖先庇佑与顺遂。周代的蜡祭则是庆祝丰收的年终祭礼，主要祭祀农业生产密切相关的神，如神农氏先啬、司啬等，以感谢对农业生产的护佑。汉代后，腊祭与蜡祭逐渐合一，时间固定于腊月，成为腊八节的历史基础 (汤玫英2013, 301)。
-佛教文化影响：佛教传入中国后，腊八节又融合了佛教文化。相传释迦牟尼于腊月初八得道成佛，佛教寺院会在此日煮粥敬佛，这一习俗逐渐融入民间，使腊八节成为本土信仰与外来宗教文化交融的体现。
+佛教文化影响：佛教传入中国后，腊八节又融合了佛教文化。相传释迦牟尼于腊月初八得道成佛，佛教寺院会在此日煮粥敬佛，这一习俗逐渐融入民间，使腊八节成为本土信仰与外来宗教文化交融的体现 (Amna Naseem 2022)。
 ===腊八节的节日习俗===