What do you know about the God of Wealth Day?

(Baonghean.vn) - The 10th day of the first lunar month is still considered by many to be the day of the God of Wealth, and many people often rush to buy gold on this day. So why buy gold on the day of the God of Wealth?

1. The concept of the God of Wealth Day

People queuing to buy gold on the Day of the God of Wealth - Illustration

The custom of worshipping the God of Wealth originated in China and later appeared in Vietnam around the beginning of the 20th century. Many folk tales explain this custom. However, the tradition of worshipping the God of Wealth on the 10th day of the first lunar month is widely believed to be consistent.

The story goes that there was no God of Wealth on Earth, only a God of Wealth in Heaven, who governed money and fortune. One time, while out drinking, the God of Wealth got too drunk and fell to Earth. Wherever the God of Wealth entered to beg for food, that house would become wealthy and prosperous. On the 10th day of the first lunar month, the God of Wealth flew back to Heaven. To commemorate him, people choose this day as the God of Wealth's Day to worship, offer gifts, and buy gold to pray for good fortune and prosperity throughout the year, especially in business families.

This legend has become ingrained in the beliefs of many people, turning into a folk belief. Therefore, every year on the 10th day of the first lunar month, many families, especially those in business, prepare offerings to worship the God of Wealth, praying for smooth and prosperous business, good fortune, and success throughout the year.

2. The significance of buying gold on the Day of the God of Wealth

Buying gold on the day of the God of Wealth is purely for the purpose of seeking good fortune and not for business purposes (Photo: Dan Tri).

On the Day of the God of Wealth, many people often go to buy gold. Gold not only has practical value and high storage potential, but also symbolizes wealth, good fortune, and prosperity for the new year.

According to feng shui experts, people choose to buy a suitable amount of gold depending on their wishes for a prosperous and lucky year. Specifically, to pray for wealth, one should buy 5 taels of gold; to pray for prosperity, buy 2 taels; and to pray for good fortune, buy 1 tael.

The trend of people rushing to buy gold on the "God of Wealth Day" (the 10th day of the first lunar month) hoping for good fortune and prosperity in the new year has become popular in recent years. However, there are no clear historical records documenting this day. On this day, people can buy and sell gold, but it's not necessary to crowd together or buy at high prices.

The rush to buy gold on the day of the God of Wealth is becoming an opportunity for gold trading companies to reap huge profits. When buying gold rings, people should choose reputable brands to avoid buying gold that is not of the correct purity, thus minimizing losses when reselling and avoiding excessive processing fees.

3. How to buy gold correctly on the day of the God of Wealth?

Illustrative image.

According to folk beliefs, the God of Wealth is in charge of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. Besides preparing offerings to worship the God of Wealth, buying gold is also a common practice on this day. Gold not only has practical value and high storage potential but also symbolizes wealth, good fortune, and prosperity for the new year. However, knowing how to buy gold correctly on the day of the God of Wealth is something many people may not know.

Buying gold on the God of Wealth Day doesn't necessarily mean buying a large quantity. People mainly buy from half a tael to 5 taels of gold. People buy gold on this occasion purely for the purpose of seeking good fortune, not for business.

4. Things to note when buying gold on the God of Wealth Day

Plain gold rings weighing 0.5 to 2 taels are among the most popular items purchased on the day of the God of Wealth due to their affordable price and ease of maintenance. However, these rings are also prone to depreciation when resold, and their origin may be unclear, lacking packaging and branding.

Experts also advise that when buying gold on the day of the God of Wealth, people should choose reputable stores with a wide variety of designs to choose from, and pay attention to clear purchase and sale receipts.

Customers often buy plain gold rings weighing 0.5-2 taels (approximately 37.75 grams), and it's recommended to choose those packaged in blister packs. Buying plain gold rings without blister packaging makes it difficult to determine the quality. This is because plain gold rings are often produced by small, independent workshops lacking modern machinery and technology, and may not be of the correct purity or may be of lower purity.

For gold bars, it's advisable to request a financial invoice clearly stating the serial number of the 0.5 tael or 1 tael gold bar. Besides the 10th day of the first lunar month, people also choose the 10th day of each lunar month when buying gold. Avoid buying gold on the 9th day of each month as it's considered an inauspicious day for spending money.

Notably, there are gold bars and gold coins as lucky charms. In addition, some stores are launching 3D embossed images of the 12 zodiac animals on the back of lucky coins, hoping to bring good fortune to buyers. The word "Lộc" (meaning fortune/luck) is also embossed on the back. These images are quite meticulously designed. The products are packaged in blister packs using high-molecular-weight materials to ensure durability.

Kim Ngoc

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