Buy salt
"Buying salt for luck" is a popular tradition in Vietnam, expressed in the saying "Buy salt at the beginning of the year, buy lime at the end of the year". According to folk beliefs, salt is considered a symbol of fighting against evil, driving away evil spirits and bringing luck.
Buying salt at the beginning of the year is a long-standing custom. (Photo: Tien Phong)
Buying salt at the beginning of the year is also understood as a symbol of intimacy, attachment, and solidarity among family members.
Therefore, on New Year's Eve, early morning of the first day of Tet or the first days of the new year, many people often spend a small amount of 10,000 - 15,000 VND to buy a bag of salt from street vendors at the gates of communal houses, temples, pagodas... with the hope of enjoying fortune and luck throughout the year.
Buy fire
On the first day of the new year, many people often buy lighters or matches. According to spiritual beliefs, fire is considered a symbol of warmth, luck and fortune.
Many people believe that buying fire at the beginning of the year will bring good luck. (Photo: Cafef)
Therefore, buying fire at the beginning of the year is considered a way to bring luck and fortune into the house, keeping the warm fire never going out.
Buy paper, ask for calligraphy
Buying paper and asking for calligraphy at the beginning of spring is not only a beautiful traditional cultural feature but also symbolizes wisdom and success. Many people also wish to receive beautiful words and calligraphy to bring luck, prosperity and success to their families in the new year.
Therefore, queuing up to buy letters, which usually cost from 50,000 - 100,000 VND/sheet, is not just a simple shopping trip but also an opportunity to receive a letter that suits the wishes of your family and yourself.
Buying paper and asking for calligraphy is a popular custom at the beginning of the new year.
Buy gold
Buying gold as a ritual to pray for luck at the beginning of the new year is an indispensable spiritual and cultural custom in the folk beliefs of the Vietnamese people. This action is not only to accumulate assets but also contains deep spiritual meaning, aiming to pray for luck and fortune for the whole year.
God of Wealth Day (10th of the first lunar month) is the day when people rush to buy gold to pray for fortune. Lining up from morning to night to buy gold has become a common annual custom.
Dragon jewelry gold is a lucky choice.
Especially in the year of the Dragon 2024, buying dragon-shaped gold jewelry is also the choice of many people. Dragon-shaped jewelry sets are often designed with sophistication and meticulousness, creating a unique and attractive style.
Giving a set of dragon jewelry in the Year of the Dragon not only conveys good wishes but also shows special care and concern from the giver.
Dragon Item
In the year of the Dragon 2024, the lucky feng shui mascot is the image of the dragon. The dragon has boundless power and can control all things. This is the sacred mascot in the four images of Dragon - Unicorn - Turtle - Phoenix, bringing luck and prosperity to everyone.
Many people believe that in the year of the Dragon, if there are dragon-shaped mascots in the house such as dragon statues, dragon paintings, dragon-shaped decorations... it will create good feng shui, helping the homeowner to be favorable in many aspects.
* The information in this article is for reference and contemplation only.
Cong Hieu
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