In folk culture, the fifth day of the first month is the birthday of the god of wealth. In order to pray for prosperity throughout the year, the fifth day of the first month is the best time to meet the god of wealth.
The changed offerings can be eaten by yourself.
Product selection:
Five-color fruits such as apples, oranges, flat peaches, pitaya, and red dates (representing the god of wealth).
Set up an incense burner and put three cups of tea on the right to symbolize silence. (Tea processing)
Put a bottle of flowers, such as lily, chrysanthemum, carnation, etc. in front of God to represent harmony, joy and vitality.
Nine incense sticks, 1 For candles, gold ingots (paper money) and other incense burning supplies, a pair of candles or five bright lamps are lit in front of the vase to symbolize five lights.
Some claims require the use of three kinds of meat, which actually violates the principles of Taoism. Two thousand years ago, at the beginning of Shi Tian in Zhang Daoling, it was clearly pointed out that "God is inedible" and Taoism should not endanger life in the name of worshipping God. It wants to accept the god of wealth physically and mentally, and should not put meat and vegetables on the altar.