As the pace of the New Year is getting closer and closer, the land of China is about to usher in the annual grand festival - the Spring Festival. At such a festive and peaceful moment, there is a traditional custom that occupies an important place in the hearts of the Chinese, and that is to worship the God of Wealth.
In traditional Chinese culture, the God of Wealth is not a single existence, but a large group of gods. They have their own role to play and protect people's wealth. Among them, the most well-known gods of wealth include Zhao Gongming, Guan Gong, Bigan, etc. These gods of wealth not only have unique images and stories, but also carry people's beautiful visions and deep emotions for wealth.
Zhao Gongming, as the god of wealth, has a powerful and solemn image, with a black face and a thick beard, riding a black tiger, holding a silver whip in one hand and an ingot. In folklore, Zhao Gongming is a god who specializes in the wealth of the world, and both the business community and ordinary people worship him, hoping that he can bless him with good fortune.
As the god of martial arts, Guan Gong's image is mighty, dressed in a battle robe and holding a green dragon glaive knife, showing a brave and resolute temperament. In people's hearts, Guan Gong is the patron saint who protects the security of business and wealth.
In addition to these well-known gods of wealth, there are a few other gods of wealth that are also highly revered. For example, in the Spring and Autumn Period, the famous minister of Qi was in charge of Zhong, and he formulated many policies to enrich the country and strengthen the army, which had a far-reaching impact on later generations. People believed that Guan Zhong had wealth wisdom and management talents, so he was revered as the god of wealth. These gods of wealth have their own characteristics and stories, reflecting people's different understandings and pursuits of wealth.
Offering to the God of Wealth is not only a ritual to pray for wealth, but also a manifestation of traditional culture and beliefs. Through the worship of the God of Wealth, people express their awe and pursuit of wealth, as well as their yearning and expectation for a better life. In this process, people feel the profound heritage and unique charm of traditional culture.
Editor: Miss Rabbit.