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The Meaning of Deer in New Year Pictures

Fame and fortune.

Deer is homophonic with "Road" and "Road". The salary of ancient officials was called salary, so it meant wealth. In addition, it is also a symbol of power and longevity.

1, deer symbolizes good luck: deer worship has appeared in ancient times, and many ethnic groups worship white deer. White deer can live for more than a thousand years, and its color will turn white at the age of 500, and it often associates with immortals. Lao Tzu rides a white deer; The king is benevolent and filial, and the white deer will be born, representing auspicious signs.

2, deer symbolizes love: "Shan Hai Jing Nan Shan Jing" records a monster called "Uncle Lu", with a horse-shaped tiger pattern, bald head and red tail, singing like a ballad, and people who wear its fur can reproduce.

3. Deer symbolizes longevity: According to myths and legends, the three immortals of Penglai in the East China Sea are called "Fu Lushou". In longevity paintings, deer are often accompanied by longevity stars to wish longevity.