The correct time to welcome the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month What are the rules for welcoming the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month

On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, the strong festive atmosphere is still lingering. There is also the custom of welcoming the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month, which adds a lot of lively atmosphere to the prosperous Spring Festival. What is the correct time and what are the customs for welcoming the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month?

The correct time to welcome the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month

The time to welcome the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month should be around 1:00 a.m. on the fourth day of the first lunar month, which is the midnight of the fifth day of the first lunar month.
On the fifth day of the first lunar month to welcome the God of Wealth, the most important thing is to find the right position of the God of Wealth for that day and prepare the three kinds of animals (chicken, fish and meat), cakes, dried and fresh fruits, wine, tea, incense, candles and other items. It is commonly believed that the fifth day is the birthday of the God of Wealth. In order to compete for profits, people welcome him on the fourth day, which is called "抢路头" or "迎财神". When welcoming the God of Wealth, one must offer a whole chicken with a head and a whole fish with a head. Offering a chicken means "good luck", while offering a fish means that "fish" and "surplus" are homophones, which is auspicious.

What are the rules for welcoming the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month?

1. First, at about 1:10 pm on the fourth day of the first lunar month, set up an eight-immortal table in the living room or at the entrance of the shrine, and put clean plates on the table. The plates should be filled with red paper and candies should be placed on the red paper.
2. Insert a pair of red candles facing the table, enshrine the image of the God of Wealth in front, and hang a pair of glittering "gold ingots" above;
3. Fresh big carp, roast pork and rooster should be placed on the table, as well as the god of wealth cake, auspicious cake, crispy candy, champion cake and five fruits;
4. Place wine cups filled with rice wine and a large handful of chopsticks on both sides of the table, and open the door when you are ready;
5. When the incense and candles are half burned, walk out of the door, then walk 36 steps to the east, facing the east to symbolize the purple air coming from the east, then clasp your hands together and face the west to invite;
6. Recite in your mouth: "My mood is as hot as fire, and the auspicious time is as bright as red; I wish you a prosperous future, and a prosperous life with abundant wealth." And slowly invite the God of Wealth to return home with you;
7. Finally, burn the gold ingots and paper money in the incense burner. After the candlelight goes out, pack up the offerings and close the door, which means the ceremony of welcoming the God of Wealth is completed.