Wax MoonEighteen is the day when the traditional folk potters "worship the kiln god and worship the old king". On this day, people will go to the kiln temple to burn incense and kowtow, pay respects to the paper statue of the kiln king, and place offering tables, incense candles and offerings. The kiln god, also known as the "kiln king", is the god who dominates the brick kiln, and also blesses the coal kiln and the brick kilnPeaceexists.
The origin of the kiln god can be traced back to ancient times and is also recorded in ancient texts. It is said that the kiln god first appeared on a small stone tablet in the stele forest in Xi'an, Shaanxi, which is the earliest kiln god tablet found so far. It is believed that the kiln god is in charge of the operation of the kiln and can bless the safety of the kiln workers and the kiln mouthPeace
In order to worship the kiln god, the kiln owner will beWax MoonEighteen, on this day, he generously invited the potters to eat and drink. Even the most stingy kiln owner will generously entertain the potters on this day, allowing them to have a rich reunion year. This is not only a thank you to the kiln workers, but also a hope that the kiln god can bless the work in the coming year.
People use it when worshipping the kiln godBlack Pigand the black sheep as the main sacrifice, this is because the statues of the gods in the kiln temple are mostly black. It is rumored that in ancient times peoplelifeIt was very hard, and the cold winter made people miserable. However, one winter, a kind shepherdesss brought her beloved one with her to help everyone get through the difficult timeLambsCome and pray for the blessing of the Lord of the Kiln. In return for the shepherdess's kindness, the kiln lord gave her a black stone and told her to throw it into the fire to keep warm. When the shepherdesss returned to the village, she mobilized everyone to look for the black stones, and many black stones were found in the mountains. According to the instructions of the kiln prince, everyone threw the black stones into the fire, and found that they were not only resistant to burning, but also emitted a lot of heat. As a result, people began to use black coal as a source of fire to survive the cold winter. In order to express respect for the kiln king, most of the idols of the kiln gods worshipped are blackBlack Pigand black sheep as sacrifices.
In addition to this, there are some other kiln taboos associated with the worship of the kiln god. For example, if you find it when you go down the mine to mine coalRats, you can't go to fight. The ancients believedRatsIt is the horse of the kiln godRatsThe place where it appears means the blessing of the kiln god andPeace。Although this is a misconception, people still believe that there isRatsA place is a safe place.
Wax MoonEighteen, in addition to worshipping the kiln god, there are some other customs. In the old northern coal-producing areas, people had the traditional custom of "worshipping the kiln god", on the one hand, praying for the coming yearMiningPeaceOn the other hand, it is also a reminder to be thereMiningExercise moderation when digging coal. And the object of worship isTaoismTaishang Laojun, which is another name for the kiln god.
Wax MoonOn the day of the eighteenth, people also have a custom of "sweeping the eighteenth". Sweeping is seen as a way to drive away bad luck and take away bad luck. The ancients believed that inWax MoonSweeping can avoid disasters and start the new yearlife。Sweeping is not only a physical cleansing, but also a spiritual purification. People will take the opportunity to clean the room, wipe down the furniture and indicate to remove the dust of the year. A tidy room makes people feel refreshed and welcome the new year.
In general,Wax MoonEighteen is a blessingPeace, a day of disaster refuge and auspiciousness. People pray for the coal kiln and the kiln mouth by worshiping the kiln god and worshipping the old kingPeace, and their own well-being. At the same time, people will also clean and dust to purify their minds and welcome the arrival of the new year. These traditional customs and exquisiteness have continued for many years and have become Chinese folkCulturean indispensable part of .