Is it to meet the god of wealth on the second day of the lunar new year?

Welcome the god of wealth on the second day of the lunar new year.

Lunar New Year's Day is the second day of the Lunar New Year in China, and it is also the traditional opening day. On this day, the people of China welcomed a special guest-the God of Wealth. Meeting the God of Wealth has been one of the traditional customs of China people since ancient times, representing the yearning and pursuit of wealth and good luck.

As a god in Chinese folk beliefs, the god of wealth is considered to be the god in charge of wealth, fortune and good luck. The custom of welcoming the god of wealth has a long history. According to historical records, it was recorded as early as the Song Dynasty. Nowadays, this traditional custom has been integrated into people's lives and has become one of the important activities during the Spring Festival in China.

On the morning of New Year's Day, every household will put a table of rich offerings at the door, such as flowers, fruits, candy, cakes, etc., for the god of wealth to enjoy. The god of wealth usually appears in the image of wearing a red gold crown and smiling. People often put a big orange on the head of the God of Wealth, which means "good luck". In addition, some people put a pair of red socks on the shoulders of the god of wealth, which means "financial resources are rolling".

The ceremony of welcoming the God of Wealth is usually presided over by the elders in the family. The whole family stood at the door together, holding incense sticks, bowing to the God of Wealth, and then lighting the incense sticks, praying that God of Wealth would bless the whole family with rolling financial resources and all the best. In the process of worship, we will also sing some songs of blessing, such as "God of Wealth Arrival", to express our respect and blessing to the God of Wealth.

The purpose of welcoming the god of wealth is not only to pray for wealth and good luck, but more importantly, to convey people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. In the activities of welcoming the god of wealth, offerings such as fruits and candy represent harvest and happiness; Red socks and big oranges symbolize good luck and wealth. These rich and diverse symbols all carry people's expectations for a better future.

In addition to the traditional ceremony of welcoming the God of Wealth, people will greet the arrival of the God of Wealth in other ways. Temple fairs and flower markets will be held in many places to attract tourists and citizens to visit and shop. In these temple fairs and flower markets, merchants will display various commodities, such as New Year pictures, lanterns, ornaments and handicrafts. , to attract customers to buy. This not only brings sales to businesses, but also brings joy and freshness to people in the new year.

In addition, some places will hold some auspicious activities, such as lion dance and dragon dance, to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. These activities can not only add festive atmosphere, but also bring happiness and blessings to people.

In a word, welcoming the God of Wealth on the second day of the Lunar New Year is one of the important customs in China traditional culture. It not only represents people's pursuit of wealth and good luck, but also symbolizes their yearning for a better life. Through the activities of welcoming the god of wealth, people hope that through their own efforts and prayers, they can gain wealth and good luck and live a happy life. The inheritance of this traditional custom not only enriches the cultural heritage of China, but also brings happiness and blessings to people in the new year.