Good fortune.
Introduction
The fifth day of the first lunar month is the fifth day after the Lunar New Year. It is also known as the Breaking Five Festival, which is a good day to welcome the God of Wealth. And this year, our good day to welcome the God of Wealth happened to coincide with the traditional Western festival Valentine's Day, and the good things doubled, what will you do to celebrate the festival on this day?
Welcome good luck to the east wind and break five
On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, many friends have questions, saying: Why not usher in the God of Wealth on the first day of the New Year? But to welcome the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first month? This is because, according to folklore, the fifth day of the first lunar month is the birthday of the God of Wealth, that is, the birthday of the God of Wealth, so we have to usher in the God of Wealth on the day of its birth, and the God of Wealth will come to our home.
Many people's gods of wealth may be placed or enshrined slightly differently, but this does not prevent the people from attracting wealth and treasure. Because the God of Wealth is also called the God of the Five Roads. The so-called five roads refer to Zhao Gongming, the god of wealth in the east, west, north, south, and middle, and his four generals: Xiao Sheng, Zhaobao Tianzun on the East Road, Chen Jiugong, the messenger of fortune on the South Road, Cao Bao on the West Road, and Yao Shaosi, the immortal official of Lishi on the North Road. Worship the God of Wealth on the Five Roads, which means that we can collect all the wealth of the five roads in the east, west, north, south, and middle, that is, we can get wealth by going out of the five roads, no matter which one we have. In other words, as long as we have a heart to worship, no matter which one we worship or which position we place in, it will not affect the good fortune of the God of Wealth to come to our house. This is also the most simple and beautiful wish of our people.
On this day, the customs are different from place to place.
There used to be a folk song in Beijing that was very vivid and interesting: "When the firecrackers go off, they will be opened, and the lucky boys will be lined up on both sides." Blessing the God of Wealth sits in the middle, increasing blessing and increasing wealth. ”
The scene of Suzhou's "God of Wealth Day" was once described: on the fifth day of the first lunar month, Suzhou customs, every household on the day of the day, sacrificed to the gods of the five roads, called the city of Yaoli. After eating Lishi food, I went out to do business. Gu Tieqing's "Qing Jialu" quoted a bamboo branch poem by Cai Yun in the Qing Dynasty, describing the situation of Suzhou people welcoming the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first month: "Five days of wealth and five days of seeking, a year's wish and one reward; Beware of welcoming the gods elsewhere early, and hurriedly hugging the road overnight". In the old calendar year of Shanghai, there was also the custom of grabbing the road. Because on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, many shops doing business are open, open and open, so everyone should pay tribute to the God of Wealth early, sound the gong and set off the cannon, eat an auspicious full meal, grab an auspicious lottery, welcome the new year with a full attitude, and look forward to the prosperity of wealth in the new year.
Su Shi, a poet of the Song Dynasty, once wrote in the word "Butterfly Loves Flowers": "The east wind breaks through the five. The river willow is slightly yellow, thousands of wisps. "When dawn starts, many taboos can be "broken". After the fifth day of the new year, the good luck of the new year can really begin.
Love the festival There is a plot in the world to pray for a day
Coincidentally, this year's fifth day of the first lunar month also coincided with another festival, the traditional festival of Western countries - Valentine's Day, because this day of the solar calendar happens to be February 14. 2.14 is the traditional Valentine's Day, also known as St. Valentine's Day or St. Valentine's Day, which is a festival about love, romance, flowers, chocolates, and greeting cards, on this day, there is a lot of romance and love.
There is often a long queue in front of the flower shop, and people are vying to buy flowers for their sweetheart. Chocolates and brands are also popular gift choices. Many restaurants and hotels offer couples** and activities on this day to attract guests. Streets and shopping malls are decorated in a festive atmosphere. The social ** is full of pictures of sweet confessions and happy lives. Even some people who have become married will feel this romance and relive the bits and pieces of love. The atmosphere of the festival is so strong that it is relaxing and makes people happy.
Once, when I was lecturing in the West, I was asked what is the difference between Eastern festivals and Western festivals. I half-jokingly said that the characteristics of Western festivals are obvious, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, almost all festivals are celebrated by people to God, and they are paid tribute to the gods; However, China is different, from the Spring Festival to Qingming, and then to the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Chongyang Festival, the festival order and solar terms are often the same thing, and they are festivals for people.
Those who enter the church from a young age are accustomed to worship the God who came down from heaven in solitude and grace, sublime and persistent; As for the Chinese, the 24 solar terms have gone through a year, and the festivals we have are nothing more than the solar terms of the earth's cultivation. For example, the Spring Festival corresponds to the season, the cold winter wax moon, it is the time when the earth is fallow for a year, people who have worked hard for a year go home to the cat winter, from the mood to the body need warmth, so the Chinese must spend the Spring Festival on the coldest day. The breaking of the fifth is the summary of the Spring Festival, everything starts again, and people look forward to a new beginning in the year. But whether it is China or the West, what is the same is people's love, hope and hope for a better life.
In fact, the festival is a very intentional thing to enjoy the Chinese New Year, it gives us expectations, allows us to have a sense of ritual in our ordinary life, and allows us to get along with history and life and ourselves. These festivals have been passed down from generation to generation and become a common cultural memory of people, strengthening our identity and strengthening our emotional bonds.
Finally, I would like to congratulate all friends on the arrival of the God of Wealth in the new year, good luck, and happiness in all directions.
Have you welcomed the God of Wealth today?