In traditional Chinese culture, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year is known as the Day of the Sheep, which is said to be the day when Nuwa created the world and made sheep.
There are some traditional do's and don'ts on this day:
Appropriate:1Worship the God of Wealth: The fourth day of the Lunar New Year is a traditional day to worship the God of Wealth, and people will prepare offerings such as fruits, incense and candles to pray for good fortune in the new year.
2.Receiving the Stove God: According to legend, the Stove God went to heaven on the first day of the Lunar New Year to report to the Jade Emperor about the good and evil in the world, and returned to the world on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year.
3.It is not advisable to travel far: Tradition believes that it is not advisable to go far on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, so as not to collide with the God of Wealth and the God of the Stove.
Don't: 1Do not break ground: According to traditional customs, it is not advisable to carry out any groundbreaking work on the fourth day of the new year, so as not to destroy good luck.
2.Avoid quarrels: During the New Year, you should be friendly and wealthy, avoid quarrels, and maintain family harmony.
3.Don't break things: Breaking an item is considered unlucky and can lead to a broken fortune.
It should be noted that with the change of times, these traditional customs may vary in different regions and families, and many people in modern society are open to these traditions and no longer strictly abide by them.