ps: Thank you. Congratulations on being promoted to the position of deacon of Chujiazhai!

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, there is a custom on this day, that is, to go back to his parents' home, so it is also called "Son-in-law Day". Married daughters bring their husbands and children back to their parents' homes to pay New Year's greetings. On this day, the daughter who returns to her parents' house must bring some gifts and red envelopes to distribute to her parents' children, and have lunch at her parents' house.

"Ready, are the gifts ready? Get ready for wine and go! Where are you going to eat at noon? The second aunt said to Chu Jiaqiang. Later, Chu Jiaqiang went to visit his mother-in-law's house, and she also had to take her husband and daughter back to her parents' house.

Mayor Ye doesn't have any children in his family now, so it's the same with or without red envelopes. Of course, it's better to bring some, and it is also a generous act to give to the neighbors' children. Gifts are also some New Year's goods, like some more intentional things, such as New Year's auspiciousness, apples, and so on.

Chu Jiaqiang nodded, shouted to Ye Caiping in the room, put the things in the car, and prepared to leave.

It seems to be an unwritten rule to return to your parents' home after the second day of the Lunar New Year, not too early. Superstitious beliefs believe that the deceased ancestors return home from heaven at the end of the year to enjoy offerings. If the ancestors saw that there were "outsiders" in the house, they would not want to enter the house. Married women are considered "outsiders". Therefore, a married woman cannot spend Chinese New Year's Eve and the first day of the new year at home, and after the ancestors enjoy the offerings, they return to heaven on the night of the first day of the new year, and the daughter can go home.

This rule was very strict in the old society, especially in the countryside, and it was disrespectful to violate it. Although people in the new society do not believe in ghosts and gods, they still observe them more strictly. If for some particular reason. If a married daughter celebrates the New Year at home, her parents, family, including herself, may be very unhappy. It's also a long-standing tradition. And it is a cultural phenomenon that may have to be carried out for a long time.

When Chu Jiaqiang and Ye Caiping passed by the street shops, they found that some shops were actually open. Of course, everyone also knows that people are not opening the door to do business, but to worship the God of Wealth.

In many places, the God of Wealth is worshiped on this day, and there are also different places that postpone it according to their local customs. Generally speaking, it is the second day of the Lunar New Year in the north. Many in the south are on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, but Heqian Town follows some customs in the north.

At this time, the merchant attaches the most importance to three more gods of wealth, namely the Emperor Guansheng, Marshal Zhao of Xuantan, and the God of Wealth. Most of the offerings are mutton, rooster, live carp, rice cakes, steamed buns, etc. The fire is burned in a wine cup and offered to the gods, and it is said that it means "fire wine live fish". When sending the gods, put the pine and cypress branches on the sesame straw and add yellow money to Zhang Yuanbao to burn in the courtyard, crackling.

"It's weird. How could Guan Erye be worshiped as the God of Wealth. Ye Caiping has always been unable to understand this question. It stands to reason that Guan Gong is a brave general, and he is very murderous, and he should not be placed on the occasion of making money in business.

The God of Wealth and Fan Li can still be understood, they are both recognized as the gods of wealth. The Five Ways God of Wealth refers to Marshal Zhao Gong, Zhao Bao Tianzun Xiao Sheng, Nazhen Tianzun Cao Bao, Fortune Messenger Chen Jiugong, and Lishi Immortal Official Yao Shaosi. The "Five Roads God" also points to the head of the road and the gods. Yao Fujun of the Qing Dynasty said: "The god of the five roads is commonly known as the god of wealth, in fact, it is the god of the five rituals. Go out all the way to get rich. ”

Among them, the five roads refer to the five directions of east, west, north, south and middle, which means that when you go out, you can get good luck and make a fortune with the blessing of the five gods. The gods of wealth are all auspicious gods, and they are also common images in folk auspicious New Year paintings, and they are deeply loved and worshiped by people. This is also the reason why most people in the south like to worship the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.

As for Fan Li. He is a real person in history, a god of literature and wealth. It is known as Tao Zhugong, who has a way to make money. This man knew how to do business very well before his death, and he accumulated countless fortunes

, but in the end, he scattered all his wealth and scattered countless gold and silver to the common people. People all over the world praise Tao Zhugong and worship him as the god of wealth.

In addition, Tao Zhugong's business wisdom has always been admired by the people, so there are many business and wealth skills and Tao Zhugong's name. For example, "Eighteen Taboos of Doing Business": business should be diligent and not lazy; Prices should be specified and not ambiguous; Be frugal and avoid luxury; Recognize people on credit, and avoid indiscriminate ......

The eighteen taboos are mostly for the experience of merchants, and the name Tao Zhu Gong shows that he is the wisdom image of the god of wealth in the minds of folk businessmen. Fan Li has worked hard all his life and accumulated tens of thousands; Good at management, good at financial management, and can distribute money, so it is natural to call it the god of literature and wealth.

"Huh! Business also pays attention to integrity management, have you forgotten that Guan Erye is the most affectionate? Being named the God of Wealth is actually this intention. Chu Jiaqiang said with a smile.

Guan Gong, also known as Guan Yu, is a well-known figure in China, known to women and children. In modern times, more and more people regard Guan Gong as the all-powerful protector, the god of industry and the god of wealth.

Guan Yu was loyal and brave all his life, loyal and loyal, and believed in Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, Guan Yu was extremely prominent, with the respect of "Martial King" and "Martial Sage", so Guan Yu was attached to the world as having the "almighty" mana such as Si Minglu, estimating the imperial examination, curing diseases and eliminating disasters, driving away evil and avoiding evil, and all walks of life worshiped the "Almighty God" Emperor Guan.

The reason why people worship Guan Gong as the god of wealth is probably because Guan Yu is not moved by gold and silver treasures, which is in stark contrast to some greedy and righteous people in the world. The world, especially the merchants, admired Guan Gong's loyalty and faithfulness, and hoped that Guan Gong would be their guardian saint of prosperity.

In addition, it is hoped that the merchants will uphold the integrity of their dealings and respect the Guan Gong as a fair person to maintain the traditional moral order.

On the streets, you can also see people dancing lions, which attracts many onlookers. I heard that there was also a basketball game in the town today, and the scene was lively. This is also a practice that has been formed in Heqian Town in recent years, and it also shows that sports have begun to invade the countryside.

When they arrived at her mother-in-law's house, Xu Qian and the others were already waiting at home. Mayor Ye also just came back from the basketball court in the town center, and just now he came to the stage to say a few words, encouraging the team to play hard and show the spirit of sportsmanship.

"Alas! You guys! It's not that you don't know the situation at home, what are you doing with so many things? Do you eat until the end of the year? Xu Qian hurriedly helped carry things.

Ye Lao smiled and said to Chu Jiaqiang: "This year, you have to work hard, and strive to have two children this year, my grandfather is looking forward to it!" ”

Speaking of this, Xu Qian and Mayor Ye also nodded again and again. When you get married, the most important thing is to have children.

Chu Jiaqiang and Ye Caiping broke out in a cold sweat, they wanted to come down two times a year, they really thought that they were Miao Huo and his wife, and they were twins with one shot?

"Hmmm! The little squirrel is also coming? Yo! Even Brother Wren is not willing to be lonely! Ye Lao saw the little squirrel behind him and the wren brother who suddenly flew in, and he was immediately happy.

Brother Wren flew in and said: "Wishing you prosperity!" Wishing you prosperity! ”

After finishing speaking, the guy just didn't leave, and watched Ye Lao and the others. Ye Lao and Xu Qian don't know why. Chu Jiaqiang and Ye Caiping felt too embarrassed, that guy actually relied on asking for red envelopes.

"Mom, just take a red envelope and give it to it." Ye Caiping then reminded.

Mayor Ye and the others patted their heads, forgetting that this guy was also a ghost elf. Xu Qian also took out a few red envelopes, including Chu Jiaqiang, Ye Caiping and the little squirrel. Brother Wren got the red envelope and immediately flew back to Chujiazhai. People can fly, and it's not very far to go back.