The fourth day of the Lunar New Year is welcomeVestaand the important day of the God of Wealth. VestaIt is one of the most revered deities in every household, and is in charge of the stove and affairs of every household. In order to express the rightVestaPeople in the countryside usually greet them on the fourth day of the Lunar New YearVestaBack home. GreetVestaWhen people place offerings such as cakes, fruits, incense and candles, they worship sincerely in front of the statue of the Lord of the Stove to prayVestaBless the home in the new yearPeaceand happiness.
Welcoming the God of Wealth is also an important event at the beginning of the Lunar New Year. Traditionally, the God of Wealth is believed to be the master of the familyFortune。People will greet ".Five-way God of Wealth", respectively, from the East Roadthan dry, Chai Wangye on the South Road, Guan Gong on the Southwest, and on the North RoadZhao Gongmingand Wang Hai in the middle lane. Each of them represents wealth and good fortune in different directions. The time to greet the God of Wealth can be chosen on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, but due to the fierce competition for the "head of the road" by merchants, many people will choose to greet the God of Wealth on the evening or early morning of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, which can show the desire and pursuit of wealth. People place ingots and mascots, and welcome the arrival of the God of Wealth with firecrackers and firecrackers.
The fourth day of the Lunar New Year is also an important time for family hygiene. People have to clean the indoor and outdoor hygiene to welcomeNew Yearpeace and good luck. Traditionally, it is forbidden to sweep the floor from the first day to the third day of the Lunar New Year, but on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, a lot of garbage accumulates in the home, so people have to clean it thoroughly on this day. It is believed that "throwing away the poor" and cleaning up garbage will keep poverty away and at the same time bring wealth to the new year. In addition, personal hygiene is also important, take a clean bath, change into new clothes, and hope to welcome blessings from the gods.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, people turn leftovers from previous days into a hodgepodge. It is a sign of thrift and thrift, and it is also seen as a symbol of keeping the family's wealth. The hodgepodge includes a variety of dishes and ingredients, such as chicken, fish, etcVegetablesWait a minute. The hodgepodge not only allows the family to enjoy hearty food, but also symbolizes reunion and goodnessNew Year
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, people should avoid going far away. According to legend, the fourth day of the first lunar month is the day when the Lord of the Stove returns to the world, and it is also the time when he wants to enter the household to check the household registration. So if you're not at home, you can't get itVestaBlessing. To avoid this, people usually rush home before dark. In addition, it is also taboo to kill a sheep on this day, because the fourth day of the new year is also the birthday of the sheep, and killing will destroy the auspicious atmosphere.
Another important taboo on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year is not to quarrel and fight. This day is for usingVestaAnd the arrival of the God of Wealth, people are looking forward to itPeaceHappy New Year. Therefore, quarrels and fights can bring an unlucky atmosphere to the family, which is not conducive to the beginning of harmony and happiness. So, on this day, people should be in a good mood and live in harmony with their families.
To sum up, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year is welcomeVestaand the day of the God of Wealth. People are going to be welcomedVestaand the arrival of the God of Wealth, while carrying out activities such as cleaning, eating a hodgepodge, and avoiding quarrels and fights. These customs and taboos are not only against traditionCultureIt is people's yearning and expectation for a better life. Let's bless you all on this special dayNew YearHappy, the money is rolling!