The fourth day of the Lunar New Year is an important day during the traditional Chinese New Year, and there are many distinctive customs.
Receiving the God of Wealth, a thousand-year-old custom, originates from the tradition of greeting the gods of the five paths in ancient mythology. Later, this custom gradually evolved into a ritual to welcome the God of Wealth and the God of Wealth on the Five Paths. On this day, merchants will greet the God of Wealth through pious ceremonies, bringing endless wealth and good luck to the new year, hoping that in the new year, the wealth will be abundant and the business will flourish.
And this custom has long gone beyond the scope of merchants and penetrated into the hearts of ordinary people. Both merchants and ordinary people hope to pray for a good harvest and a happy life in the new year through this ceremony. This is the beautiful meaning of the traditional custom of receiving the God of Wealth, and it is also people's yearning and pursuit of a better life.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, people will hold a ritual at home to pray for a good harvest and a safe home in the new year. At the same time, there is also the custom of eating dumplings in some places, which means that wealth and wealth will be abundant.
The fourth day of the Lunar New Year is also the day to welcome the "Red Horse Day". On this day, people cut out the shape of horses out of red paper and hang them on the lintel to pray for good luck and good luck in the new year. In some places, temple fairs, incense burning, fireworks and other activities are held to celebrate this festive day.
Eating and throwing the poor is an indispensable and important ritual in traditional Chinese folk customs. Origami, as the name suggests, is a hodgepodge of leftover meals from several days. Although this dish may seem simple, it contains people's hope for a better life and love for home. Throwing away poverty is to collect indoor garbage and pile it in one place, which means to send away poverty and welcome good luck in the new year. This custom, like a spring breeze, sweeps away the gloom of the old days and brings hope and warmth to people.
In some places, on the night of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, you will see people performing a special ritual – tying the god of fire. They use corn stalks or wheat stalks, carefully tied to sticks, and then set them on fire. In the light of the fire, they prayed silently, hoping that their homes would be safe and free from fire. This fire symbolizes people's deep attachment to home, and also implies the ardent expectation for a peaceful life. When the fire was extinguished, all that was left was the ashes left on the sticks, along with the worries and fears of the people. This ancient tradition is not only a faith, but also a spiritual sustenance, which makes people feel the warmth and tranquility of home in the cold winter night.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, there are also some interesting folk traditions. For example, people in some places will hold red candles and incense to worship the Buddha in the temple and pray for blessings. In some places, people gather together to eat traditional foods such as rice cakes and sugar melons, which symbolize reunion and sweetness.
The customs of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year are rich and colorful, implying people's good wishes and expectations for the new year. These customs not only promote traditional Chinese culture, but also enrich people's festival life. On this day, people can reunite with their families, share family fun, and participate in various interesting folk activities to feel the strong festive atmosphere.
Whether it is receiving the God of Wealth, sacrificing the stove ceremony, eating dumplings, hanging red horses or other traditional customs, they all reflect the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese people. These traditional customs are not only historically significant, but also continue to be passed down and developed in modern society. During the Spring Festival, we should actively participate in these activities and experience the breadth and profundity of Chinese culture.
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