On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, the folk custom is to welcome the god of the stove home, prepare fruits, wine and dishes, burn incense, light candles, and even set off firecrackers, so as to welcome the return of the king of the stove with sincerity. VestaIt is a traditional Chinese folk beliefKitchenof the gods, bearingFamilywealth,lifePeaceTherefore, welcoming the god of the stove is an important annual custom. It is believed that the god of the Welcoming Stove can bringFamilyofPeaceand happiness to make the family thrive in the new year.
The ritual of welcoming the god of the stove also reflects the goodness of peoplelifeyearning and reverence for the gods. in neat and cleanKitchenPut all kinds of food on the table, light incense candles, burn incense and make offerings, expressing the rightVestaof awe and gratitude. On this special day, families come together to pray togetherVestaof blessings and shelters, creating a festive and peaceful atmosphere.
In addition to welcoming the God of the Stove, the God of Wealth is also to be received on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. It is said that it is best to start receiving the God of Wealth before entering the child hour in the evening, and take advantage of the arrival of the God of Wealth to welcome the God of Wealth early, which means that the harvest of the new year will come early and let the wealth roll in. This custom is considered to be a "road rush", which means that you can seize the opportunity in the new year, have a smooth career, and prosper financially.
The traditional custom of receiving the God of Wealth is a good prayer for wealth and well-being, as well as a positive and courageous outlook for oneself. In the process of welcoming wealth, people will prepare firecrackers, red paper, incense candles and other offerings, and arrange a small altar in front of their homes, sincerely praying for the arrival of the god of wealth to bring good luck and good fortune to their families.
3. Sweeping away the old principles as a tradition worth writing about, there is also an important custom on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, that is, to clean up the home well, and clean up the unneeded and piled up old things, commonly known as "throwing away the poor". This custom stems from people's expectation of a new year and a new atmosphere, sweeping away the old things of the previous year and giving themNew YearA fresh start.
"Throwing away poverty" is not only limited to material clean-up, but also a kind of spiritual purification and tidying. On this day, every household will comb the environment of their home, remove dust and garbage, and sweep awayKitchenHygiene, to show rightNew YearNewliferespect and expectations. At the same time, it also means that the bad old diseases and old worries will be completely eliminated and the good luck of the new year will be welcomedPeace
Another custom on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year is the consumption of orimi, a tradition of mixing leftovers from the first to the third day of the Lunar New Year. The name of the dish meansFamily reunion, the harvest of grains, entrusted people toFamilyA vision of happiness and abundance. This also reflects people's traditional virtues of frugality and environmental protection, avoiding food waste and respecting the hard-won harvest.
InFamilyofChinese New Year's Eve dinnerAt the end of the day, the basket often becomes a delicacy on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, and the family sits around the table to share this unique aftertaste. In the emotion, people are full of emotion, reminiscing about the past, full of good expectations for the future, and the affection and warmth between each other are also reflected in the sharing of food.
According to local customs and traditions, it is not advisable to go far on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. On the one hand, it is because on this day to welcome the God of Stove and the God of WealthFamilyIf you are far from home, you will not be able to participate in this process, which may result in the ceremony not being completed and affecting the whole yearFortune。On the other hand, going far away is also easy for the elders to feel worried and destroyedFamilyAn atmosphere of harmony and reunion.
Respecting traditions and following customs is what we do to our ancestorsCultureThe inheritance and the pairFamilyRespect for values. Therefore, on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, we must travel cautiously, take care of the emotional needs of our families in a timely manner, and jointly protect a happy and peaceful placeFamilyAtmosphere.
Another taboo to be aware of is that it is not advisable to break things on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. Legend has it that if you accidentally break an item on this day, it will bring bad ominous omens and may affect your fortune throughout the yearFortune。Therefore, people will be especially careful on this day to avoid collisions and falls. If there is any damage, they will quickly and sincerely recite "Sui Sui."Peaceto prayFamilyPeaceHappiness, dissolving bad omen.
This custom, although not based on science, is traditional in ChinaCultureIn China, people pay attention to good luck and avoid bad signs, and pray for good luckPeaceAwareness and respect embody the idea of happinesslifeThe beautiful yearning and cherishing.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, it is not appropriate to quarrel and scold, because on this day, to welcome the God of Stove and the God of Wealth, for tradition, it is necessary to create a harmonious and reunitedFamilyatmosphere, in order to get more good luck. Home and everything is prosperous, and the atmosphere of harmony and warmth isFamilyThe cornerstone of happiness and career success, therefore, on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, we must maintain harmony and welcome togetherNew Yearof the good.
The fourth day of the Lunar New Year is an important traditional festival with unique customs and traditions that we need to respect and inherit. On this day, traditional measures such as welcoming the god of the stove, receiving the god of wealth, sweeping away old things, and eating folding baskets all reflect the beautylifeyearning and prayer. At the same time, taboos such as not going far, not breaking things, not quarreling and scolding also need us to remember, follow tradition, and guardFamilyHarmony, welcome togetherNew YearGood luck and well-being. May we be happy, healthy and successful in the new yearFamilyHappy!