Tag: altar offerings

On the first day of the ninth lunar month this year, there are three auspicious time frames for incense lighting. Beyond selecting these favorable hours, many families also pay close attention to taboos in worship and daily activities at the start of the month, aiming to attract good fortune, prosperity, and peace throughout September in the lunar calendar.

"Discover the three traditional dishes that are a must-have for the Dragon Boat Festival ancestral offerings. Impress your ancestors with these delicious treats and honor them with a feast!"

Superstition surrounds the use of watermelon in ancestral worship, and many avoid it for this very reason.

Watermelons are a popular fruit, loved for their juicy sweetness and nutritional benefits. However, in the past, people avoided offering this fruit as a ritual incense burner.

The New Year's Eve Lunar Festival in 2024 is a significant moment. Many people are unsure whether to perform the traditional offerings indoors or outdoors beforehand.

Is a hen a good choice for offering in the spiritual culture of Vietnamese people, particularly during the Lunar New Year?