The sixth day of the Lunar New Year is an important day during the Chinese New Year, and according to traditional Chinese customs, people will perform some special activities on this day to pray for a safe and smooth new year. Here are some of the customs and habits of the sixth day of the Lunar New Year:
1.Sending the poor gods: According to folklore, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year is a festival to send the poor gods, and people will take out the garbage in their homes to send away the poor gods and welcome good luck. In some places, the word "Fu" cut out of red paper is hung at the door, which means to welcome good fortune.
2.Open for business: During the Chinese New Year, many businesses close their doors, but on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, businesses reopen in the hope of a prosperous new year. Some merchants also worship the God of Wealth and pray for good fortune.
3.Grab the first tooth: In Taiwan, there is a custom of grabbing the first tooth on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. The so-called first tooth refers to the early morning of the second and sixteenth days of the first month of each month, that is, the second day of the second month of February. Grabbing the head of the tooth is to hope for a good omen and pray for the safety and success of the whole family.
4.Returning to her parents' home: In some places, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year is the day when a married daughter returns to her parents' home, also known as "returning home". The daughter will bring her son-in-law and children back to her parents' home to reunite with her family and spend the festive season together.
5.Fighting ghosts: In some places, there is a custom of fighting ghosts on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. It is believed that on this day, it is necessary to drive away the "bad luck" in the family in order to have a safe and smooth new year. There are many ways to fight ghosts, such as setting off firecrackers, beating utensils, etc.
These are some of the customs on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, and there may be some different customs in different places. Regardless of the custom, it is a good wish for peace, success, and happiness in the new year.