Dried persimmons are a popular choice during Tet due to their unique shape, vibrant color, and symbolic meaning. Dried persimmons are believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and abundance. It is commonly used as an offering during Tet.
Dried persimmons have a bright yellow color and a shiny skin. The shape of the fruit with 5 spreading lobes is why it is called “dried persimmon.” This shape resembles a flower with 5 petals, symbolizing the five elements.
Many people believe that burning incense to dried persimmons on New Year’s Day will bring luck, prosperity, and wealth.
Dried persimmons can cost a few thousand dong per fruit. The dried persimmon tree is also grown in pots for display in the home, just like other Feng Shui plants.
Attention should be paid when displaying dried persimmon fruits.
Dried persimmons are a type of fruit belonging to the nightshade family. The fruit contains toxic substances such as solanine and scopolamine. The concentration of these substances in dried persimmons is very high and can cause severe poisoning if eaten. Dried persimmons also contain toxic substances such as atropine and hyoscyamine, which can cause hallucinations and muscle paralysis.
Therefore, according to Feng Shui, it is not advisable to display or worship fruits with toxic properties. These types of flowers and fruits with toxicity are considered dangerous and signify bad omens. Therefore, it is not appropriate to burn incense or display them haphazardly.
In addition, although these fruits are toxic, they are visually appealing. Therefore, if dried persimmon trees are displayed in the house without paying attention, children may accidentally eat the fruit and suffer from dangerous poisoning, turning the Tet occasion into a moment of exhaustion and misfortune.
On average, consuming 2 dried persimmons can cause a coma and require immediate medical attention.
Therefore, it is best to avoid burning incense and displaying these decorative plants in the house.
From a Feng Shui perspective, dried persimmon trees do not bring positive meanings as they fall into the group of toxic plants. In ancestral worship, it is even more important to avoid using offerings that are toxic and cannot be eaten.
Therefore, be cautious when using this fruit for worship and displaying it in the house. To bring luck and prosperity, besides burning incense to fruits, plants, and flowers that symbolize fortune, you should actively engage in positive actions and diligently do business to ensure smoothness and encounter good fortune in your work.
This information is for reference and contemplation purposes only.