The third day of the Lunar New Year, as a traditional Chinese festival, has profound cultural connotations and rich folk customs. Among them, "sending poor ghosts" is one of the important customs on this day, which means sending away poverty and welcoming prosperity. On this day, people pray for good fortune, family harmony and a happy life in the new year by "doing 3 things and avoiding 3 things".
Internet**. Do 3 things.
1.Sweep the dust and scale, clean the home.
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, every household has to carry out a general cleaning to thoroughly remove dust and garbage inside and outside the house. This is not only to create a clean and comfortable living environment, but also to imply to sweep away the bad luck and bad luck of the year, and usher in good luck and blessings for the new year. On this day, whether it is a high-rise building or a country cottage, you can see people busy, they either mop the floor, or clean the windows, or clean the corners, and go all out to clean their homes.
2.Burn the door god paper and send away the poor god.
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, another important custom is to burn the door god paper. It is believed that the door god can protect the safety of the family and ward off evil spirits. And on this day, burning the door god paper means sending away the poor and unlucky things together, ushering in good luck and wealth for the new year. In the process of burning the door god paper, people will also perform some sacrificial ceremonies, praying that the door god can continue to protect the family and bless the family with safety and health.
3.New Year's greetings and red envelopes.
The third day of the Lunar New Year is also a good time to pay New Year's greetings. People greet each other for the New Year and send blessings and red envelopes to express their love and blessings to each other. New Year's greetings are not only a traditional ritual, but also a way to convey positive energy and a beautiful vision. In the process of New Year's greetings, people share each other's joy and happiness with each other, and feel the warmth and joy of the festival together.
Internet**. Avoid 3 things.
1.Don't break things.
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, it is believed that breaking things will ruin your fortune, so be especially careful and avoid breaking any items. If you accidentally break something, you should also stay calm, don't panic, wrap it in red paper in time, and recite a few auspicious words to dispel the bad luck.
2.Do not quarrel and fight.
During the New Year, it is believed that quarrels and brawls will bring bad luck and misfortune, so on the third day of the Lunar New Year, it is important to avoid disputes and conflicts with people. If you encounter contradictions and problems, you should value harmony, solve problems through communication and consultation, and maintain a harmonious family atmosphere and social environment.
3.Don't go late or don't return.
The third day of the Lunar New Year is a day to send off poor ghosts, and it is believed that returning late or not returning will invite poverty and misfortune. Therefore, on this day, people should try to go home as early as possible to reunite with their families and spend the festive season together. If you do need to go out, you should also inform your family in advance so as not to worry and upset your family.
Internet**. In short, the custom of "sending poor ghosts" on the third day of the Lunar New Year is an important part of traditional Chinese culture, which reflects people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. On this day, through the method of "doing 3 things and avoiding 3 things", people can not only create a clean and comfortable living environment, but also pray for good fortune, family harmony and a happy life in the new year.
At the same time, these customs also inherit the cultural traditions of the Chinese nation and promote the excellent character and values of the Chinese nation. In the new year, let us continue to inherit and carry forward these excellent cultural traditions and create a better future together.