Why is the fifth day of the first lunar month called "Po Wu"? How to "Po"?

Why is the fifth day of the first lunar month called "Po Wu"? How to "Po"?

This article was reviewed by Shao Lin, a popular science writer of ancient folk literature

Time flies

In the blink of an eye, it is already the fifth day of the first lunar month.

Today it is also called

"Breaking Five"

Legend has it that

From New Year's Eve to the fifth day of the first lunar month

There are many taboos

After the "breaking five"

These taboos can be lifted.

Image source: Tuchong Creative

But you know what?

The fifth day of the first lunar month

It's not taboo-free

There are also many details

What customs are there today?

Come and see

It's really incredible.

There are so many things to pay attention to on the fifth day of the Chinese New Year

There are mainly the following legends

First of all, welcome the God of Wealth

After all, in the new year

It also depends on the blessing of various gods of wealth.

then

Many people will do this at 00:00 on the fifth day of the first lunar month.

Open the door and set off firecrackers

Welcoming the God of Wealth

Secondly, "sending away poverty"

Because from the first to the fifth day of the first lunar month

The custom of not taking out the garbage

Meaning "gathering wealth"

Facing four days of accumulated garbage

Today I can finally pour it out

Image source: Tuchong Creative

And dumplings

Meaning: pinch the mouth of the villain

Some places are still in dumplings

Wrap coins, candied dates, etc.

Meaning in the new year

Only by shutting up the villain can you have good luck.

Life is sweet

also

The Day

Businesses have to open for business.

Because today is the day to welcome the God of Wealth

Finally, avoid visiting other people's homes.

After reading this, do you understand everything?

Source: Science Popularization China New Media

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