Why is the lucky money under the pillow?

In ancient times, lucky money was called lucky money, which had the function of driving away ghosts and evil spirits. Legend has it that on New Year's Eve, because all ghosts in the underworld come to the dead to have soup, in order to prevent children from being disturbed by ghosts, they put lucky money under their pillows after sleeping. As time goes by, it is called "lucky money".

Lucky money is a traditional custom of Han nationality. Generally, in the countdown to the New Year, the elders will put the lucky money in a red envelope for the younger generation. In fact, there are two kinds of lucky money. One is to put a colored rope in the shape of a dragon at the foot of the bed. The other is the most common, that is, parents wrap the money distributed to their children in red paper.

The custom of celebrating children's birthdays on New Year's Eve began in the Song Dynasty. In the Qing Dynasty, this custom reached its peak. The custom of giving "lucky money" means that the elders wish the younger generation and place their hopes on their children and grandchildren. Relatives and friends usually give lucky money to the younger generation before New Year's Eve, while the elders at home give lucky money to their children and grandchildren after New Year's Eve. Some are handed to children, and some are stuffed under pillows after children fall asleep. The longer the lucky money stays under the pillow, the better.

Lucky money can not only bless the healthy growth of children, but also have the meaning of making money under the pillow. Although money is an external thing, in today's society, many things can't be done without money, so it's good to put lucky money under your pillow, which can bless your financial resources.