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Gourd, what's the moral?

Gourd is one of the most primitive mascots in China. The gourd is round, symbolizing harmony and happiness. It not only occupies an important position in the material life of ancient people, but also has close relations with literature, art, religion, folk customs, myths and legends and even politics.

The Chinese nation has a special way of thinking-symbolism. There are many gourd seeds in every ripe gourd, and people think it can pray for happiness. Pay attention to some, and then tie five gourds with red rope, which is called "Five Blessingg".

Gourd disease is known to all. In addition, it also has the functions of exorcising evil spirits, attracting wealth, building a house, restraining villains and preventing lotus flowers.

Can turn a disease into a disease and increase health. You can choose three wooden gourds, which require smooth color, beautiful shape, good consistency and moderate size, and one of them should be bigger. Tie it with a red rope and hang it at the bedside or the residence of the doctor of heaven, or you can choose to live in the residence of Feixing. The older one is in the middle, representing the leader. The number of three is the number of three talents and the number produced by the five elements. On the third day, the sun grows, and on the eighth day, the shade makes it. Because the gourd is wood, the number of three-yang wood is used.

Can increase happiness and longevity, and benefit wealth. When in use, it can be hung one, two or three times, and can also be placed in an auspicious position.

Gourd has been a symbol of good fortune since ancient times and has become a kind of "spiritual thing". At the same time, it is also a treasure to protect the house. Gourd is a symbol of good luck, and gourd culture is an important part of China folk culture.