What’s the point of hanging lanterns at the gate?
The important points of hanging lanterns at the entrance are as follows:
1. Hanging lanterns must first be symmetrical, and the distance between them must be moderate. If you want to hang lanterns during the New Year, they usually hang them in the south rather than the north. It is taboo to hang it in the north, because the water in the north is also harmful to good luck, and it has a particularly unlucky meaning.
2. Red lanterns must be in even numbers. Whether they are hung on both sides of the door or on the balcony, they must be counted in even numbers.
3. The best thing to note when hanging lanterns on the balcony of your home is that it is generally not advisable to hang lanterns in the middle of your home, because this is actually unfavorable and easy to It will block Feng Shui, so hanging it on both sides of the balcony in your home will naturally be beneficial.
4. In terms of shape, it is generally best to choose round lanterns to hang in your home. At the same time, red is often the best color choice. Of course, the above The best thing is to have some patterns. Be sure to avoid choosing black or white lanterns. Such lanterns are actually very detrimental to Feng Shui.
The meaning of hanging lanterns at the gate
In my country, lanterns are also collectively called lanterns, which are an ancient traditional handicraft of the Han nationality. It originated in the Western Han Dynasty more than 1,800 years ago. Every year during the first month of the lunar calendar, every household would hang up red lanterns symbolizing auspiciousness to create a festive atmosphere. Lanterns have also become a symbol of happiness for the Chinese people.
Hanging lanterns is traditionally believed to have the auspicious meaning of good fortune (red). The lanterns hung during festivals are basically auspicious patterns and auspicious words of blessing. In addition, the true red color of the lanterns is cinnabar. The color is cinnabar, and cinnabar is a treasure that is very effective in fending off evil and warding off evil spirits according to Feng Shui. Therefore, since ancient times, there has been a tradition of hanging red lanterns on the door during festivals.