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The indispensable things in the ceremony of Mr. Cong, Mr. Tao

The ceremony to worship Mr. Cong, Mr. Tao to heaven does not need to be organized elaborately, but should be solemn, thoughtful, and express the heart of the owner. So what do we need to worship Mr. Cong, Mr. Tao to bring luck?
The indispensable things in the ceremony of Mr. Cong, Mr. Tao
The full suit to worship Mr. Cong Ong Tao

According to folklore, the time of worshiping Tao Quan can start from the 21st and end before the end of the Noon (from 11:00 to 13:00) on December 23 every year because this is the time when the gods gather to prepare. to Heaven.

In 2021, the 23rd of the lunar December, which falls on Thursday (February 4), many families still have to work. So it is not necessary to worship at noon December 23, but you can start from the 21st and remember to finish before the end of the hour (between 11:00 and 13:00) on December 23.

Release of carp is an indispensable ritual in the Tet holiday of Mr. Cong Ong Tao.

The traditional offerings to Mr. Tao include: Mr. Cong’s hat consists of three pieces: two men’s hats and one woman’s hat. The hat for the Apples has two dragonfly wings, while the apple’s hat has no dragonfly wings. Many people only offer one hat of Mr. Cong (with two dragonfly wings) to symbolize.

According to folk beliefs, the means of transportation of the Apples from the world to the sky is the carp. Therefore, people often prepare 3 live red carp to swim in the water basin with the concept of “Dragon carp” to bring the Apples to the sky. After the ceremony, these carp will be released (released) to lakes or rivers.

Spend time with his family preparing a Tet tray for Mr. Cong Ong Tao in the last days of the year.

The rice tray to worship Mr. Tao in full heaven will be the embodiment of the wish of a prosperous new year. The popular offerings to Mr. Tao include: cross-boiled rooster with flowers to trim chili, a plate of sticky rice Gac, sausage plate, Banh Chung, spring roll with bamboo shoots, mixed fried vegetables, fried rolls, frozen meat, rice, salt , fresh fruit, fresh betel nut, incense, candle, glutinous wine or tea.

In addition, families can prepare more tea dishes such as areca tea, water-floating tea, warehouse tea, fruit cakes to make the ceremony more complete and beautiful. There is no need to be too fussy, depending on the family conditions that the owner can prepare, can make savory dishes and vegetarian dishes.

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