The taste of 2024 is getting stronger and stronger, and on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, you will welcome the God of Wealth, and if you have money or not, you have to "prepare 4 dishes and do 2 things", are you ready?
In traditional Chinese culture, the fifth day of the Lunar New Year is the day to welcome the God of Wealth, and on this day, people hold various rituals to pray for wealth and good luck. Whether you have money or no money, it is essential to prepare four dishes and do two things. First, we have to prepare four dishes, which are fish, meat, chicken, and tofu. Fish represents surplus every year, meat represents wealth, chicken represents good luck, and tofu represents wealth. Secondly, we have to do two things, which are to set off fireworks and beat gongs and drums. Fireworks can ward off bad luck, and beating gongs and drums can bring good luck. In addition, there are some other customs, such as wearing red clothes, eating dumplings, and so on. In addition to these traditional customs, there are also some modern ways to increase financial luck, such as investing, starting a business, managing money, and so on. Either way, though, it will take effort and patience to truly achieve financial prosperity.
Welcoming the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year is a very important part of traditional Chinese culture, and although many people no longer believe in the existence of the God of Wealth, these traditional customs are still preserved and passed down to this day.