Why set off firecrackers everywhere on March 9, 2020?

Today is the birthday of the God of Wealth.

July 22nd is one of the traditional festivals in China. July 22nd is the enlightenment day of Caixingjun. The fifth day of the first month is commonly known as five festivals. On this day, there are many customs, such as sending the poor god and receiving the god of wealth. Therefore, the fifth day of the first month and July 22 are the days to worship the god of wealth every year. People in China usually set off firecrackers, hang lanterns, burn incense and send paper money to pray for rich financial resources in the coming year.

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In China Taoism, the god of wealth is the god in charge of secular wealth. The god of wealth is mainly divided into two categories: one is the gift of Taoism; The second is China's folk beliefs. Taoism has been given the title of God, and Chinese folk beliefs are called heavenly officials and immortals.

The five God of Wealth in China are Wang Hai (middle), Bigan (east), Chai Rong (south), Guan Gong (west) and Zhao Gongming (north).

There are also four gods of wealth: Duan Mu Zhi (southwest), Li Shuizu (northeast), (southeast) and Liu Haidao (northwest). The above has been divided by Taoism into nine god of wealth lineups extending in all directions.

The God of Wealth devoted his simple feelings to the working people in China, and placed his hopes for peace, prosperity and good luck. The original meaning refers to the immortal provided by Taoism.