Why do Buddhist temples also invite the god of wealth on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month?

It is not surprising that the fifth day is very important, because it shoulders multiple responsibilities such as sending the poor god and receiving the god of wealth. It is also said that the fifth day is the birthday of the God of Wealth, so people should hold a grand banquet, set off firecrackers and carry out various celebrations on this day, which means welcoming the arrival of the God of Wealth.

Receiving the God of Wealth is an ancient traditional festival custom in China. Because China folklore says that the fifth day of the first month is the birthday of the God of Wealth, after the first day of the first month, the next most important activity is to welcome the God of Wealth. On the night before God of Wealth's birthday, every household will hold a banquet to celebrate God of Wealth.

According to the legend of Caishen, Cai Jing was very rich in the Song Dynasty. According to folklore, he was born as a god of wealth and happened to be born on the fifth day of the first month, so people worshipped him as a god of wealth. After Cai Jing was demoted, people converted to the God of Wealth. At that time, the national surname of the Song Dynasty was Zhao, and this mysterious word was an integral part of the word "Lan", so they gave a new name to show their worship.