Why do we eat dumplings on the fifth day of the first lunar month? The reason for eating dumplings on the fifth day of the first lunar month

Why do we eat dumplings on the fifth day of the first lunar month? The reason for eating dumplings on the fifth day of the first lunar month
There is a custom of eating dumplings on the fifth day of the first lunar month, but not everyone knows why we eat dumplings. So, let’s take a look at why we eat dumplings on the fifth day of the first lunar month? If 2021 was not a smooth year, will 2022 be a good year? The first month of the year is the beginning of the year. If you want to know more about the first month of 2022, you may visit Mr. Shui Mo’s website.

Why do we eat dumplings on the fifth day of the first lunar month?

In our country, in addition to eating dumplings on New Year's Eve, we also need to eat dumplings on the fifth day of the first lunar month.
The main reason for eating dumplings on the fifth day of the first lunar month is that there are many taboos from the first to the fifth day, and people cannot "act rashly". After the fifth day, the New Year is basically over and there are no more taboos, so dumplings are eaten to celebrate. What is special is that in today's Tianjin and nearby areas (such as Cangzhou City), there is still a custom of "making dumplings and pinching the mouths of villains", which is said to make the villains shut their mouths and say less bad things in the coming year.
Therefore, there is a custom of eating dumplings on the fifth day of the first lunar month.

The reason for eating dumplings on the fifth day of the first lunar month

1. In some places, making dumplings is also commonly known as "pinching the villain's mouth". When making dumplings, one has to pinch the edges one by one with one's hands. It is said that this can avoid gossip.
2. Eating dumplings also carries the meaning of people’s hope for good luck and happiness. Starting from the early morning, every household sets off firecrackers, especially setting off "double-kick firecrackers", which is called "bengqiong", which can drive away the "bad luck" and "poverty" from the house.
3. In some places, people believe that the fifth day of the first lunar month is the birthday of the God of Wealth, so every household sets off firecrackers and eats dumplings to welcome the God of Wealth.

Should we welcome the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month?

Yes, there is a custom of welcoming the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month.
Because according to traditional folk sayings, the fifth day of the Lunar New Year is the birthday of the God of Wealth, which is an auspicious day. Merchants in particular attach great importance to it and will choose to open for business on this day. According to traditional customs, people will put up images of the God of Wealth, set off firecrackers, and worship the God of Wealth on that day. When they meet acquaintances on the street, they will congratulate each other and wish each other good fortune in the new year.
Therefore, it is necessary to welcome the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month.

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