Why set off firecrackers when moving?

According to the traditional customs and habits in China, firecrackers and fireworks must be set off during large-scale festivals, such as the Spring Festival or happy events at home, from the country to the family.

Moving is the joy of housewarming, and the custom of moving and setting off firecrackers is still circulating in many areas.

The ancients believed that firecrackers could drive away ghosts and gods and win prizes.

There is a saying in Feng Shui that setting off firecrackers before moving.

Setting off firecrackers when moving can not only make the new home lively, but also make more people feel the joy of moving and have a sense of ceremony.

Under normal circumstances, firecrackers will be set off before moving.

Because many places usually move in the morning, most firecrackers are set off in the morning, stuck at 8 o'clock, 18 o'clock or 28 o'clock, which means "getting rich".

It means that the future life will be rich and lively.

At the same time, traditional customs believe that setting off firecrackers can drive away ghosts and gods and people can move in safely and smoothly.

Setting off firecrackers when moving to a new home is an old custom in many places. Nowadays, it is forbidden to set off firecrackers in cities, and people rarely buy firecrackers to set off firecrackers when they move to new homes.

From a practical point of view, setting off fireworks will produce a lot of noise, air pollution and solid waste pollution, which will cause great damage to the environment.

It will also affect the health of others and interfere with passing pedestrians and vehicles.

Therefore, although moving is a happy event, there is no need to set off firecrackers when celebrating.