Setting off firecrackers before moving is the custom of old Beijingers. The purpose of this is to drive away bad things and hope to bless their new home. Although a little superstitious, but also for peace of mind, I hope life can be better. Shanghainese will also set off firecrackers when they move into their new homes, and some old people will burn incense and sacrifice. Starting from the gate, they will walk through every room and finally go to the kitchen. The purpose of doing this is not only to exorcise evil spirits, but also to symbolize future prosperity.
The custom of moving to a new home is different in Jiangsu. Before moving, put a pot of red chalcedony in the new home, symbolizing that moving can be auspicious and error-free, and then set off firecrackers to invite the ancestral shrine at home, hoping to get the blessing of the ancestors. When moving furniture, sprinkle some sesame stalks on the furniture to symbolize the future? Steady rise? .
Although the customs and steps of moving are different in different places, it is inevitable that there will be the same relief in the end, that is? Warm pot? Also known as? Greenhouse? Or? Wen Ju? No matter what kind of custom or ceremony, it is to make your life richer. Even people who don't usually care much about folk customs will hold some simple ceremonies when they move, just to make themselves better in their later lives.