On the ninth day of the first lunar month, "Jade Emperor's birthday", no matter whether you have money or not, don't forget to do 6 things, which means making a fortuneWhat are the 6 things? That's what the old people in the countryside said.
Today is the ninth day of the new year. According to legend, the ninth day of the first lunar month is revered as the birthday of the Jade Emperor, the supreme god of the heavenly realm. On this day, numerous temples hold grand ceremonies, and devotees burn incense to pray for good fortune to express their reverence for the Jade Emperor and their wishes for peace and good luck in the coming year.
Folklore about the Jade Emperor is abundant, with the most widely circulated version depicting him as the embodiment of benevolence and justice, presiding over order and harmony in the Three Realms. It is said that on this day, if people can pray sincerely, they will be blessed by the Jade Emperor, so that the family will be harmonious and the career will be successful.
In addition to these legends, there are also many popular sayings about this day. Among them, what we hear the most is the sentence "On the ninth day of the first month, whether you have money or not, don't forget to do six things, and make a fortune after doing it". What does this mean, and what do the 6 things mean? That's what the old people in the countryside said.
1.Worship to the Heavenly Father: On this day, every household will prepare offerings such as incense and candles, fruits and other offerings to express respect and gratitude to the Jade Emperor, and pray for a safe and prosperous new year.
2.Eat "Tiangong Rice": On the ninth day of the first lunar month, some places will make special "Tiangong Rice", which is usually made of whole grains, symbolizing a bumper harvest of grains, and the family shares this meal, hoping for a bumper harvest and a prosperous life in the coming year.
3.Hanging lanterns: To celebrate the birth of the Jade Emperor, people will hang red lanterns to illuminate every corner of the home, symbolizing light and warmth, and also heralding good luck and prosperity for the year.
4.Firecrackers: Traditionally, firecrackers can ward off evil spirits, so on the ninth day of the first lunar month, people will set off firecrackers to celebrate, but also hope to sweep away bad luck and usher in good luck.
5.Doing good deeds: On the Jade Emperor's birthday, doing good deeds is believed to be able to accumulate merit and increase personal and family blessings. Whether it's donating to charity or helping neighbors, it's a great way to spread positive energy.
6.Pray and make wishes: On this day, people will pray for their families and themselves in front of the shrine in the temple or at home, hoping for good health, career success, and family happiness in the new year.
Although these may seem to have some superstitions in them now, they also reflect people's yearning for a better life in ancient times. On this special day, try to incorporate these customs and feel the charm of ancient traditions, which may indeed bring you unexpected good fortune and fortune. Wishing you all a new year!