Twenty-three sacrifices to the god of the stove,"The five treasures of the sacrificial stove are placed on the table, and the Year of the Dragon goes smoothly all year round", what are the five treasures?
The 23rd day of the lunar month is regarded as a small year and a prelude to the Chinese New Year, and people will perform activities to worship the god of the stove on this day. The Five Treasures of the Sacrificial Stove are indispensable items in the sacrificial process, and they symbolize auspiciousness and prosperity.
The five treasures of the sacrificial stove include stove sugar, sweet wine, clear water, beans and straw. These objects with special meanings play an important role in the sacrificial ritual. Stove sugar represents sweetness and happinessSweet wine symbolizes joy and reunion, while clear water represents purity and purity. Feed beans and straw represent a good harvest and feed for cattle and sheep, respectively, and are of great significance in an agrarian society.
The small year sacrificial stove is one of the important customs of traditional Chinese festivals. People will place the five treasures of the sacrificial stove next to their stovesThen the whole family sits around and prays to the god of the stove for good luck and success in the coming year. This custom has been passed down from generation to generation and is deeply rooted in people's hearts.
In addition to the five treasures of the sacrificial stove, there are other particularities and customs of the small year sacrificial stove. For example, people will put glutinous rice on the stove, which means that life will be prosperous and rising step by step in the coming year. In addition, a "door god" is posted on the door to pray for the safety of the house and ward off evil spirits. These customs are closely linked to the traditional culture of the Chinese, implying prosperity, auspiciousness and happiness.
For Chinese, the Xiaonian Festival is an important traditional event, which connects the past and the present, and inherits rich cultural connotations. Through the worship of the god of the stove, people pray for good luck in the coming year, and convey their hopes and wishes for a better life. It is believed that in the Year of the Dragon, the meaning of the Five Treasures of the Sacrificial Stove will become a symbol of people's pursuit of happiness and auspiciousness. Let's participate in this traditional custom and pray together for the coming year for success and prosperity!