Eat dumplings on the fifth day of the first lunar month in 2023 and welcome the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the new year
Because the dumplings look like ingots, many people are in Everyone eats dumplings during festivals, and they think it has a very good meaning.On the day of welcoming the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month, many places also eat dumplings.So what does eating dumplings on this day mean? Let’s go and find out together.understood.
The meaning of eating dumplings on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year
In our country, in addition to eating dumplings on New Year’s Eve, we also need to eat dumplings on the fifth day of the first lunar month.
The main reason why dumplings are eaten on the fifth day of the first lunar month is that there are many taboos during the first few days from the first day to the fifth day of the first month, and people should not "act rashly".After the New Year’s Eve, there are no more taboos, so we have to eat dumplings to congratulate.In particular, in today’s Tianjin and nearby areas (such as Cangzhou City), there is also the custom of "making dumplings and pinching the mouth of the villain", which is said to make the villain shut up and say less bad things in the coming year.
So, on the fifth day of the first lunar month, there is the custom of eating dumplings.
Why do we eat dumplings on this day
1.In some places, making dumplings is also commonly known as "squeezing a small person’s mouth".Because when making dumplings, you need to pinch along the sides of the dumplings with your hands.It is said that this can avoid slander.
2.Eating dumplings also carries the meaning of people’s expectation of auspiciousness and happiness.Starting in the early morning, every household sets off firecrackers, especially the "er kicker", which is called "bengqiong", which breaks away "bad luck" and "poor Qi" from the home.
3.In some places, it is believed that the fifth day of the first lunar month is the birthday of the God of Wealth, and every household sets off firecrackers and eats dumplings to welcome the God of Wealth.
The fifth day of the first lunar month also welcomes the God of Wealth
Yes, there is a custom of welcoming the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month.Because from the perspective of traditional folk sayings, the fifth day of the Lunar New Year is an auspicious day as the birthday of the God of Wealth, especially merchants, who attach great importance to it and will choose to open their businesses on this day.According to traditional customs, on that day, people have to put up the statue of the God of Wealth, set off firecrackers, worship the God of Wealth, and congratulate each other when they meet acquaintances on the street, wishing to bring good luck for the new year.
So, on the fifth day of the first lunar month, it is necessary to welcome the God of Wealth.
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