What's the point of hanging lanterns in the New Year? Can't you hang red lanterns?
What's the point of hanging lanterns in the New Year?
1. Choose small lanterns indoors, don't feel too big. The suspension position should not be too low, which will affect the line of sight and traffic. The lanterns at the outdoor door should be symmetrical to the door, and the lanterns with large doors can be relatively larger. The hanging height refers to the top of the door, not too low.
2. In ancient China, people paid attention to yes-men and fulu, and so did hanging lanterns, which were generally even, not singular. Lanterns must be hung in pairs. People in China like even numbers. And whether it is hung on the gate or balcony, it must be 2, 6, 8. Because as the saying goes, men can live a long and happy life. Some old people say that just hanging the list is easy to cause family disharmony. And the two lanterns should be kept at the same height and at a moderate distance.
3. Pay attention to symmetry, hang it on both sides of the gate, and pay attention to hanging the south instead of hanging the north. In addition, lanterns are hung every Spring Festival. The important thing is that this year's lanterns will not be hung until next year. In ancient times, they were usually destroyed by "touching lanterns", that is, lanterns collided with each other and were destroyed after catching fire.
Can't red lanterns be hung casually?
Because red lanterns are beautiful, auspicious and beautiful, every household will hang red lanterns at home during the Spring Festival, but it is worth noting that the hanging method of red lanterns is also very particular. Remember not to hang up casually. Because from the perspective of geomantic omen, red lanterns not only have the function of promoting prosperous home, but also contain a strong feng shui atmosphere to ward off evil spirits, so we must keep in mind some hanging precautions.
Hanging lanterns taboo:
1. Avoid hanging in the north: In the traditional architectural orientation of China, houses all face south, because people think that direct sunlight can ward off evil spirits, so when we hang lanterns, we must also hang them in the south, so as to avoid the north and evil spirits. Hanging in the north will also be considered as a collision of five elements, which will hinder the fortune at home and make life bumpy.
2. It is forbidden to hang odd numbers: Since ancient times, people in China have always emphasized yes-men, so when hanging lanterns, we should pay more attention not to hang odd numbers, because this will lead to a serious decline in the health and fortune of the owner, thus making the owner's family lonely. On the contrary, even numbers mean happy reunion, clean family and good fortune.
3, taboo animal year hanging: Although it is necessary to wear red in the animal year, in order to ward off evil spirits and avoid disasters and improve fortune, this is because Tai Sui is taboo about red. However, if you hang red lanterns in this animal year, it will only make your fortune too tough. As the saying goes, this year will make your fortune bumpy and your life not smooth, which can be described as bad luck again and again.
This article mainly takes you to understand the importance of hanging lanterns in the New Year, and whether red lanterns can't be hung casually. Finally, remind everyone that it is best to buy lanterns with batteries. After all, candle wick has potential safety hazards, and a safe New Year is more important than anything else! Follow us and learn more about Chinese New Year Feng Shui right away!