What does thick silk heart mean?

What does thick silk heart mean? -Prayer from folk beliefs

"Thick platform and silk heart" is an ancient folk belief, which originated from the ancient feudal society in China. Among them, "Houtai" refers to the Kitchen God Temple, and "Silk Heart" is a ribbon used to pray for good luck such as peace, health and wealth. It is believed that tying the ribbon to the stone pillar in the kitchen god temple can magically convey the prayer to the kitchen god and get his protection and blessing.

As a folk belief, the thick platform silk heart has been passed down for hundreds of years. Every year, on the eighth day of the first lunar month, many places hold sacrificial activities of thick platform and silk heart, attracting many people to attend. However, with the changes of the times and the advancement of urbanization, this tradition has gradually been forgotten by people, and only some elderly people and believers are still sticking to this tradition.

A thick silk heart represents people's blessings and blessings to themselves and their families.

Although the thick silk heart has gradually faded out of people's sight, the good wishes it carries still deeply affect people. In life, we also need some rituals to influence ourselves and remind ourselves of the importance of cherishing life and caring for others. It is such a ceremony, and the thick silk heart of the platform represents people's blessings and blessings to themselves and their families, as well as their yearning for a better life.