When is the birthday of the God of Wealth?

Today is July 22nd of the lunar calendar.

The God of Wealth Festival is generally considered as the 22nd day of the seventh lunar month. However, there are also small money God of Wealth and said that God of Wealth Wen's birthday is September 17 in the lunar calendar and God of Wealth Wu's birthday is July 22 in the lunar calendar.

On the day of the god of wealth, all business people will have a big banquet, thank the god of wealth for coming, and thank friends and relatives for their strong support ... good luck, happiness and happiness, and all beautiful languages will be opened together. At lunch, guests and friends are invited, and in the evening, relatives get together and spend a lively day.

During the sacrifice, the red candle has a high fever, and it is made of flour into ingots, sacred insects, or money into the dragon. Eating jiaozi is called "Yuanbao", which means turning money into treasure. During the Spring Festival, people will hang this painting in the main hall and pray for good luck. On the fifth day of the first month, shops open. In the early morning, golden gongs, firecrackers and sacrifices are used to welcome the god of wealth.

The origin of the festival of wealth

According to legend, July 22nd is the day when Li Zhezu, a Taoist wealth star, became a monk. After his death, Li Xunzu became a monk on this day, became one of the immortals and became the god of wealth among the stars in the sky. His title in heaven is "All the heavens are rich, rich and prosperous, and the star king", and he is in charge of all the gold, silver and wealth in the world. Spread wealth for people.

Therefore, the Han people will hold large-scale celebrations on this day. Later, some people in the Han nationality said that this was the birthday of Cai Bo Xing Jun, but it was actually a day of enlightenment. Li's birthday should be on September 17th of the lunar calendar, which is also a day for people to celebrate.