In traditional Chinese customs, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year is regarded as a day full of exquisiteness. It is believed that following certain taboos and reminders can bring good luck in the new year. Let's take a look at the customs of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon is auspicious!
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, every household begins to clean. It's not just about giving your home a new look, it's a symbolic gesture. The ancients called it "throwing away the poor", which means throwing away the garbage in the home to remove all bad luck and bring good luck and happiness in the new year.
In addition to throwing away poverty, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year also has the tradition of receiving the god of the stove and the god of wealth. It is said that the god of the stove will go door to door on this day to bring good luck to the family, and the god of wealth will bring good fortune. Therefore, people will be ready in the afternoon or evening to welcome the arrival of these two gods and pray for happiness and wealth.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, you should not only greet the gods, but also pay attention to some small details in daily life. According to tradition, the floor is swept before eating as a sign of respect for the New Year. This move is believed to bring good fortune and blessings to the family, adding good luck to the new year.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, people usually don't go far away. This is because legend has it that this day is the day of the Stove God's roll call, and missing his roll call will affect the good luck of the new year. Therefore, people choose to stay at home to welcome the arrival of the god of the stove and pray for the peace and happiness of the family.
Finally, on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, people should pay attention to their words and deeds, especially saying more auspicious words. Words have energy, and by saying something good, it can bring good luck and blessings for the new year. Therefore, on this day, avoid saying offensive words that may incur bad luck.
Although the customs and rules on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year may seem simple, they contain profound cultural connotations. On this special day, let's follow the tradition and pray for good luck in the Year of the Dragon and the arrival of the new year!