Hey guys! Xiaobian will introduce to you an interesting folk custom today - "Sending the Poor Day"! This custom is on the sixth day of the fourth month of April tomorrow, some people say that this day to send the poor and send blessings, what's the matter? Let the editor reveal the secret to you! Blessed people, leave a sentence in the comment area: "One shun and one hundred shun, the Bodhisattva blesses", for themselves, for their children, and for the whole family to receive blessings.
Tomorrow, the sixth day of April, what is the "Day of Sending the Poor"?
Haha, as the old saying goes: "The poor six don't send the poor, and the wealth doesn't come to the door", but what is this "poor six"? It actually refers to the sixth day of the fourth lunar month! I understand, the sixth day of the fourth month is the "poor six", which is what we call the "day of sending the poor".
The customs and meaning of the Day of Sending the Poor
As the saying goes, send the poor and send blessings. So, in some places, people will do something special on this day to attract fortune.
送穷送福
On this day, people will use various methods, such as cleaning the house, sweeping, mopping, and wiping the table, to make the house clean, just like driving away the poor spirit. There are also people who will change new clothes and new bed sheets, which means a new atmosphere and welcome the arrival of good luck!
Paste the word blessing to hang auspicious
In addition to tidying up the house, some people will post blessing characters and auspicious couplets at the door to show blessings. In some places, people will put bamboo, wheat, etc. in front of their homes, which means "prosperous wealth" and "prosperous fortune", so that good luck rolls in!
Visit friends and family
Sending the poor day is also a good day to visit relatives and friends. Everyone will visit each other, bless each other, enhance feelings, and also add to the auspicious atmosphere.
The custom of sending the poor in different places
Heck, the customs of sending the poor all over China are really varied and colorful!
北方送穷日
Friends in the north usually burn incense and paper money on the day of sending the poor, praying that their ancestors will bless their families with peace and good health.
南方送穷日
As for the friends in the south, they may prepare some sacrifices to visit the graves of their ancestors and pray that their ancestors will bless them with peace and happiness for a year.
epilogue
Although it sounds a bit mysterious, in fact, it is hoped that with the help of this day, we hope to welcome the arrival of the new year and welcome the advent of good luck and wealth.
Well, that's what we're going to introduce today! Remember, whether it is the north or the south, you must cherish these traditional customs! I also wish you all good luck and good luck in the new year!