5 taboos when worshiping on the full moon day of January for good luck all year round

5 things to avoid when worshiping on the full moon day of January 2025 so that the whole year goes smoothly, attracts a lot of fortune, and has good luck all year round according to folk beliefs.

According to Vietnamese folk beliefs, the Full Moon Festival in January (Tet Nguyen Tieu, Tet Thuong Nguyen) is more important than other full moon days of the year. Because this is the first full moon day of the year, everyone pays attention to the ceremony.

The ancients used to say: "Worshiping all year round is not equal to the 15th day of the first lunar month." January is also an occasion for people to visit the landscape, go on spring outings, and go to temples, pagodas, shrines, etc. All of these annual traditional customs aim to express the wish for a good start to the new year, with prosperity, wealth, peace, and happiness.

To perform the Full Moon Festival in January correctly and bring good luck all year round, you need to absolutely remember these things.

Do not move the incense bowl

Never move the incense bowl while cleaning the altar. The offerings must be arranged neatly and in order to avoid breakage.

Do not use vegetarian food that imitates meat

The offerings for the full moon of January can be vegetarian or non-vegetarian depending on the beliefs of each family. However, if you prepare vegetarian offerings, you should not prepare vegetarian dishes that are made from meat because it can lose its necessary pure meaning. Instead, prepare simple, light vegetarian dishes such as sticky rice, sweet soups, fruits, rice and soup dishes, stir-fried vegetables, bean and mushroom dishes...

Do not use fake flowers or fake fruits

Flowers and fruits are indispensable offerings on the altar on the full moon day of January. However, be careful not to use fake flowers or fake fruits. These items have no vitality and can reduce the sacredness of the offering tray. Instead, choose fresh flowers and seasonal fruits, which are not only beautiful but also carry the meaning of wishing for luck and fortune.

Do not offer pig's head

According to traditional beliefs, the offering tray for the Full Moon Festival in January can include both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. However, if the homeowner offers a non-vegetarian offering, remember not to offer a pig's head.

Accordingly, offering sacrifices is considered an act of killing on the first days of the year. This can affect the fortune of the whole family during the year.

Do not burn a lot of votive paper

Burning votive paper is part of the full moon worship ritual in January, but it should not be overused. Burning too much votive paper is not only wasteful but also has a negative impact on the environment. Instead of focusing on quantity, focus on the sincerity and solemnity when performing the ritual.

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