The meaning of setting off firecrackers on the ninth day of the first lunar month
During the Chinese New Year, there must be the sound of firecrackers, because this represents the arrival of the new year, and it is also a blessing to us in the new year, but there are many taboos in the new year.So it doesn’t mean to set off firecrackers when you want to set off firecrackers.Let’s go and see if we can set off firecrackers on the ninth day of the first lunar month.
Can firecrackers be set off on the ninth day of the first lunar month
The folks believe that this day is the birthday of the Jade Emperor, commonly known as the "Jade Emperor’s Meeting".It is rumored that gods from all walks of life in heaven and earth will come to celebrate grandly on the ninth day of the lunar new year.Then the Jade Emperor will come to the lower realm in person on the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month to inspect the situation of all parties and reward the good and punish the evil.The Jade Emperor will return to the Heavenly Court on the afternoon of his birthday.At this time, all the Taoist temples will hold grand celebration rituals.In short, to celebrate the fairy’s birthday, people will hold grand ceremonies.From midnight to four o’clock in the morning, the sound of firecrackers is endless, very lively.
The implication of setting off firecrackers on this day
As the saying goes:"Tiangong in the sky, uncle and uncle in the earth", Fujian and southern Fujian will call this day "Baitiangong".On his birthday, people will get up early in the morning to prepare for the ceremony, and then set off large firecrackers, the sound of which can be transmitted far away.Why is it exactly on the ninth day of the ninth day, because nine is a very important number in traditional culture, and it is also very auspicious.The "one" and "nine" in the middle symbolize the necessary "water" and "fire" in the world, and Tiangong also occupies a dominant position.People pray to the sky, which means to wish him a birthday, and pray for good weather, safety and health in the new year.
What does setting off firecrackers during the Spring Festival mean?
The most common thing is to set off firecrackers from New Year’s Eve to the first day of the first lunar month.This is a traditional folk custom of the Han nationality with a history of more than two thousand years.According to legend, it is to drive away a monster called Nian.When midnight is the right time, the New Year’s bell rings, and the sound of firecrackers around will shake the sky.The sound of firecrackers entrusts the common people with a good wish to dispel evil spirits, avoid disasters and pray for blessings.Today it is not only a custom but also an active activity that adds to the festive experience.
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