For example, in Wen Guo, Tai 'an, visitors are mainly relatives, friends and neighbors. There are many kinds of gifts, such as money, chicken, fish, meat, wine and other foods, as well as daily necessities such as plaques, mirrors, cookers and tea sets, which are almost all-encompassing. The gifts at the maiden's door are mainly cookers such as pots and spoons, as well as a pair of cocks, two big carp, two catties of tofu and two catties of bean sprouts.
These gifts symbolize happiness and good luck: chickens are lucky; Fish have extra food every year; Tofu is homophonic with "Du Fu", meaning to make a fortune; Bean sprouts have the meaning of rooting, sprouting and growing. But there are also taboos. Never send bells. It's unlucky to "send out" homophones.
Warm pot
Wen Guo is also known as Wen Ju, Tian Dun and Wen Fang. In the past, ordinary people were not rich, and after building new houses, they often had financial difficulties. Friends, relatives and neighbors who came to the "warm pot" sent some food, gifts and household appliances to help them tide over the difficulties.
At the same time, this custom can also enhance the feelings of relatives and friends, promote the harmony between neighbors, and make the relocated people adapt to the new environment as soon as possible. After warming the pot, the new house is no longer just a building, but a home full of content and fireworks. All the people who stayed inside, old and young, really became the masters of this family and started a new life. ?