The God of Wealth is a deity commonly worshiped by Chinese folks and is regarded as a symbol of wealth and good luck. The fifth day of the first lunar month is the day to welcome the God of Wealth, and it is also one of the traditional Chinese folk festivals. On this day, people perform special activities to pray for the blessings of the God of Wealth and the growth of wealth.
First of all, people will start to greet the God of Wealth in the early morning of the fifth day of the first lunar month. They would set up altars in their homes or shops to offer statues and various offerings to the God of Wealth as a sign of respect and gratitude to the God of Wealth. During the worship, firecrackers and incense are also burned to ward off bad luck and welcome good luck.
In addition to worshipping the God of Wealth, people also perform some other activities to pray for wealth and good luck. For example, they would put red paper with auspicious words such as "Fortune and Fortune" and "Fortune and Prosperity" in a conspicuous place to pray for the blessing of the God of Wealth. In addition, they will also place some firewood and water in front of their house to ward off bad luck and welcome good luck.
In addition to the above activities, there are many other traditional customs and activities on the fifth day of the first lunar month. For example, people in some places will choose to get married or move on this day to pray for the blessings of the God of Wealth and a happy life. In addition, some merchants perform special rituals and activities to pray for prosperity and wealth.
In short, welcoming the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month is one of the important festivals of Chinese folk tradition. On this day, people pray for the blessings of the God of Wealth and the growth of wealth through various activities and rituals. These activities and ceremonies are not only a belief and custom, but also people's pursuit and yearning for a better life.