On the almanac of the land of China, the eighth day of the first lunar month is a special day, which carries people's expectations and wishes for the new year. "Eight" is homophonic with "fat" in Chinese, meaning wealth, development, and development, so the eighth day of the first lunar month is given a special meaning, and people call it "fa fafa".
On this day, every household will set off firecrackers, which means to drive away the bad luck of the year and usher in the good luck of the new year. The sound of firecrackers is deafening and resounding in the sky, symbolizing people's enthusiasm and anticipation for the new year. Dressed in new clothes and holding red envelopes, with innocent smiles on their faces, the children laughed and jumped to the sound of firecrackers, feeling the joy and joy of the festival.
On the eighth day of the first lunar month, people also perform various prayer activities. They go to the temple to pray for the blessings of the gods, hoping for family harmony, career success, and good health in the new year. The people who pray are pious and solemn, they hold incense sticks, silently recite the words of blessing, and their faces are full of hope and longing for the future!
The eighth day of the first lunar month is still a good day for merchants. Many businesses open on this day, signifying a prosperous new year of business and money. Shops will display auspicious flowers and decorations in front of the door to welcome customers. People also shop on this day to add joy and auspiciousness to the new year.
In addition to setting off firecrackers, praying for blessings, and shopping, there are many traditional customs on the eighth day of the first lunar month. For example, people eat auspicious foods such as rice cakes and dumplings, which are not only delicious but also symbolize good wishes for the new year. In addition, people also give gifts to each other to express their blessings and love for each other.
The eighth day of the first lunar month is a day full of joy and peace, which carries people's expectations and wishes for the new year. On this day, people celebrate and pray in various ways, hoping to be rich, developed, developed and usher in a better life in the new year.