The second day of the Lunar New Year is to welcome the God of Wealth

Welcoming the God of Fortune on the second day of the Lunar New Year

The second day of the Lunar New Year is the second day of the Chinese Lunar New Year and is traditionally the start of the year. On this day, the Chinese people welcome a special guest - the God of Fortune. Welcoming the God of Fortune has been one of the traditional customs of the Chinese people since ancient times, and it represents the yearning and pursuit of wealth and good fortune.

The God of Wealth, as a deity in Chinese folk beliefs, is considered to be in charge of wealth, fortune and good luck. The custom of welcoming the God of Wealth has a long history, and according to historical records, it was recorded as early as the Song Dynasty. Today, this traditional custom has been integrated into people's lives and has become one of the important activities during the Chinese New Year.

On the morning of the second day of the Lunar New Year, families set up a table of sumptuous offerings, such as flowers, fruits, candies and pastries, for the God of Fortune to enjoy. The God of Fortune usually appears in red with a golden crown and a smile on his face, and people often put a large orange on the head of the God of Fortune to symbolize "good luck". In addition, some people put a pair of red socks on the shoulders of the God of Fortune to symbolize "prosperity".

The ceremony of welcoming the God of Wealth is usually led by the elders of the family, and the whole family stands together at the door, holding joss sticks and candles, offering three bows to the God of Wealth, and then lighting the joss sticks and candles, praying that the God of Wealth blesses the whole family with rolling wealth and good fortune. In the process of worship, people will also sing some blessing songs, such as "God of Wealth to", to express their 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 desire and pursuit of a better life. The offerings in the event of welcoming the God of Wealth, such as fruits and candies, represent abundance of harvest and happiness; red socks and big oranges signify good luck and wealth. These rich and varied symbols carry people's expectations for a better future.

Besides the traditional rituals of welcoming the God of Wealth, people also welcome the God of Wealth in other ways. Many places organize temple fairs and flower markets to attract tourists and citizens for sightseeing and shopping. In these temple fairs and flower markets, merchants display a variety of goods, such as New Year's paintings, lanterns, ornaments, handicrafts, etc., to attract customers to buy. This not only generates sales for the merchants, but also brings the joy and freshness of the New Year to the people.

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

In short, welcoming the God of Wealth on the second day of the Lunar New Year is one of the important customs in traditional Chinese culture. It not only represents people's pursuit of wealth and good luck, but also symbolizes the desire for a better life. Through the activity of welcoming the God of Wealth, people hope that through their efforts and prayers, they can obtain wealth and good luck and lead a happy and fulfilling life. The inheritance of this traditional custom not only enriches the cultural heritage of China, but also brings people the joy and blessings of the New Year.