On the second day of the first month, it is necessary to greet and worship the god of wealth and give people good wishes for his arrival. When greeting the God of Wealth, offerings should be placed. The position of the God of Wealth should be due south, and the auspicious times for greeting the God of Wealth are Zishi (0- 1), Yin Shi (3-5) and Shi Mao (5-7).
Fish and mutton were used as sacrifices. On this day, big businesses in old Beijing held large-scale sacrificial activities, offering sacrifices with "five sacrifices", that is, whole pig, whole sheep, whole chicken, whole duck and red live carp, hoping to make a fortune this year.
God of wealth:
There are different opinions about who the God of Wealth is: among the God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming Shi Tian is the authentic God of Wealth, Fan Li is called the God of Wealth, and Guan Yu is Wu Caishen. In addition, there are people who worship Taibai Star and call it the "King of Fortune Stars". Because Venus is also called Venus, and it will be the god of wealth.
Others regard the Monkey King and the lucky boy as the gods of wealth. In China, most of the folk offerings are made by Zhao Gongming, whose printed image is mighty, with dark face, thick beard, helmet and whip in hand. Surrounded by cornucopia, big gold ingot, coral and other patterns, it highlights its rich and luxurious effect.