What's so particular about Zhong Kui?

In the long river of China traditional culture, there are many auspicious folk gods, and Zhong Kui is a very special god. He communicated with heaven, earth and man, and ran between man and ghost. He is not only a mythical, legendary and nightmare figure, but also a realistic and secular figure. Some people call him a "ghost hero", while others worship him as a "god". From the perspective of sociology and folklore, Zhong Kui's understanding of China's culture, folk customs and ruling and opposition parties is almost unmatched by other folk immortals.

Zhong Kui, the "blessed saint" in the traditional culture of China, is the only cosmic god among the traditional gods. Hanging and posting Zhong Kui paintings is one of the important contents of Dragon Boat Festival and Spring Festival in many areas of China. This custom has been very popular since the Tang Dynasty, including many places with Chinese in the world.

The best place to hang and place Zhong Kui's paintings (picture):

1. On New Year's Eve and Spring Festival, the portrait of Zhong Kui, the doorman, is usually hung or pasted outside the gate and the inner and outer doors. Generally, one can be posted on each door and two can be posted on both doors. Spring Festival couplets should also be posted on the door, and horizontal comments should be posted on the top of the door.

2. The portrait of Zhong Kui hanging at home is generally on the inside of the entrance door or at a reasonable position of the entrance door; The middle hall of the living room; The position of the living room facing the window; The main position in the restaurant; Other positions that need to be blessed when facing suffocation; If the Zhong Kui table sweetmeats are arranged, they should be placed according to the right god; Kitchen, bathroom, storage room, etc. , it is generally not appropriate to hang Zhong Kui's portrait.

3. The portrait of Zhong Kui hung by organs and units is generally at the inside of the entrance door or at a reasonable position of the entrance door; The main location of the hall; A prominent position in the office or a position facing customers; The top and sides of the aisle; Other positions that need to be blessed when facing suffocation; If the incense table is arranged, it should be placed in a quiet and clean place according to the god.

4. Stores, factories and mines hang the statue of Zhong Kui, which is generally in a reasonable position at the entrance or the inside of the entrance; Other positions that need to be blessed when facing suffocation; If the incense table is arranged, it should be placed in a quiet and clean place according to the god.

5. When celebrating festivals or jumping in the Zhong Kui, the portrait of Zhong Kui should be hung in the most important position, and the incense table should be arranged.

6. It is advisable to hang the portrait of Zhong Kui on the vehicle, one in front and one in the back.

7. Wear Zhong Kui's portrait with you, such as Yu Pei and metal ornaments, and usually hang it on your chest or belt. Others tattoo Zhong Kui's portrait directly on your body. Women usually put the portrait of Zhong Kui in the left pocket of a handbag or coat, and pregnant women can also wear it beside their bodies.

8. During the Dragon Boat Festival, Zhong Kui's portrait can be hung in many places to bless the town house and cut off the five poisons. Special note: Please select the Zhong Kui image with corresponding material and size according to the hanging position.

Pay attention to giving gifts to Zhong Kui:

China is an ancient civilization with a history of 5,000 years. However, there is a culture that came into being before human civilization-gift-giving culture.

The ancients had a deep understanding of how to give gifts and what gifts to give, and made good use of them in life. Since ancient times, there has been a story that Cao Cao gave Liang Ju in order to get Lu Bu. Cao Cao distinguished his gift-giving purpose, gift-giving object, recipient's preference and how to give gifts, and finally achieved good results. Behind a successful gift-giving experience is a civilization and culture.

In the past, people often gave gifts mainly in food, alcohol, tobacco and daily necessities. With the improvement of living standards, gift-giving shows a kind of culture and self-restraint. Usually, the portrait of Zhong Kui, who wishes the sage in the town house, is used as a gift on various occasions. Generally, there are "Fu Kui, Liu Kui, Shou Kui, Xi Kui, Ju Kui, Zi Kui, Mei Kui, Wen Kui, Wu Kui, Cai Kui" and so on, with diverse materials.

The custom of sending portraits of Zhong Kui to friends originated in the Tang Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, before the Chinese New Year, officials exchanged New Year greetings.

Return the courtesy, and present the portrait of Zhong Kui carefully drawn by the painter together with the almanac to his most respected superiors, colleagues and friends. People who get it will feel deeply happy and happy. Later, the emperor joined them and gave them to the people he respected most. Liu Yuxi, a famous poet, wrote back letters to King Huai Nan, Duke Du and Li, thanking the emperor for sending Zhong Kui's portrait and calendar.

In order to show respect, people followed suit, toasted each other, and hung the portrait of Zhong Kui, "Tang Fuzhen Zhai Sheng Jun" in every household, wishing friends and relatives happiness and well-being. This custom has continued since the Tang Dynasty.

Birthday present When you meet an old man, you should give him a birthday present. You can give him some gifts that symbolize longevity and health and express concern, such as birthday peaches and noodles. Don't send clocks and shoes. (You can send "Zhong Kui Birthday Map")

When visiting a patient, we should first pay attention to the patient's condition. Generally, visiting gifts are mainly flowers, fruits and health care products (the picture of blessing in Zhong Kui can be sent).

Jojo mainly focuses on some household items, but be careful not to send some sharp tools involving privacy such as knives and bath towels. (You can send all kinds of pictures of Zhong Kui)

Colleague gifts Generally speaking, you should bring some gifts to your colleagues when you come back from a business trip. However, you should avoid giving some valuable and intimate items, such as razors and clothes. (Various Zhong Kui charts can be selected according to the situation).

Business gifts business gifts is suitable for some activities and conferences, but the gifts should not be too expensive, but also not too low-grade. Business gifts also reflects the strength and attitude of an institution. Too expensive is flattery, too light is neglect and perfunctory. (Zhong Kui map can be selected according to the characteristics of the industry)

Gift-giving is actually a very important art. Think more, observe more, know more about the common sense of gift-giving, and try to give a gift well, so as not to make the result counterproductive. Manage interpersonal relationships with your heart, give gifts with your heart, and achieve the desired results.

Attention please Zhong Kui came into the room:

Folk commonly known as "moving", the written language is called "housewarming". Moving to a new house is listed as the three great happy events in life, along with to beno. 1 and bridal chamber. There are relatively grand folk ceremonies, with different regions and different characteristics.

In order to keep the new house quiet and avoid bad luck, most areas choose to move in the morning or morning of the auspicious day of the zodiac. First of all, the shrines and ancestral halls should be removed, and Zhong Kui's portrait should be hung, so that the immortals can move furniture. People who move should not enter the new house empty-handed, but must take the property to make money and goods in the new house. The householder walks in front, holding a ladder or stool, and walks into the new house in the sound of firecrackers, symbolizing climbing step by step; Other family members hold porridge pots, kitchen knives, poker and so on. , symbolizing good luck and prosperity; All the relatives and friends came into the house with mountains of rice cakes, hoping that the host would make a fortune. After moving home, relatives and friends give gifts to congratulate, and the host holds a banquet to entertain the guests, which is called "greenhouse" or "hanging room". Curing houses are generally held in the dark, and relatives and friends often take cigarettes, wine and guns as gifts, but there are also many portraits of Zhong Kui to bless the town house. If the owner moves or separates, relatives and friends will also send some pots and pans and other daily necessities, which is called "adding home". It's almost time for friends and family to celebrate. Some young people lit candles and walked around the house to drive away the darkness. Then they light firecrackers and put them around the front and back of the house to drive away evil. At the banquet, the host and guest toast each other, and it is inevitable to say some auspicious words to praise and bless the new house. Zhong Kui dancing, showing movies or inviting self-help classes will also be held in the drying room. In order to achieve auspiciousness and celebration after living in a new house.