What is the moral of longevity lock?

Longevity lock is the traditional mascot of China. It means to keep safe and live long.

The implication of longevity lock can lock children, prevent evil spirits from getting on their bodies, and pray for their healthy growth and long life. Folk believe that children wearing this lock can take advantage of the blessings of a hundred schools of thought, turn evil into good fortune, grow up safely, eat "a hundred meals" and share "a hundred schools of thought" with their children.

For a long time, it has been regarded as an amulet, a symbol of health and safety, and has the functions of suppressing earthquakes, exorcising ghosts, eliminating disasters and praying for a long life.

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Longevity locks are generally made of gold, silver and precious stones, and the locks are engraved with auspicious wishes such as "Long life and wealth", "Long life and wealth in the Jade Hall", and on the other hand, there are traditional patterns such as "Kirin sending a child". Some make it look like they want, and carve auspicious patterns such as peach, bat, goldfish and lotus on it.

Hanging a longevity lock is the most popular ceremony for newborns over 100 days old or one year old. A lock is a sealing device. Once doors and boxes are locked, they can only be opened with keys. By exaggerating the use of locks, they can be used to lock invisible things. Longevity lock is more of a blessing from elders to younger generations. The mainstream in the market is taking silver as the main building material.