Every year until December 23, families often make offerings to bring Cong and Tao back to heaven. This is a unique feature of Vietnamese culture that has always been preserved through generations.
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The story, the meaning of the day of Mr
Every year on December 23, people eagerly prepare to see off Mr. Tao and Mr. Cong. The stories about the legends of Mr. Cong and Mr. Tao are repeated again, and the 23 December offering is a tradition of great significance to the Vietnamese people.
The legend of the apple man
According to the legend of our people in the past, Than Tao Quan consists of: “2 grandparents 1 grandma” (collectively known as Tao Quan or Mr. Tao).
According to the story, in the past, there was a couple Thi Nhi and Trong Cao who had been married for a long time without children, because of this, Trong Cao was grumpy, beaten and chased Thi Nhi away. After Thi Nhi left home, in another country she met Pham Lang, two people with their hearts and minds united to become husband and wife. Part Trong Cao, after easing his anger, felt regret and went to find his wife, but the way was too far and he ran out of money, Trong Cao had to beg for a living, one day begging at Thi Nhi’s house, seeing her ex-husband In a situation of poverty, she lovingly invited him into the house to invite him to a full meal. Unfortunately, when Pham Lang came home, in order to avoid harm, she let Trong Cao hide in a pile of straw next to the house. That night Pham Lang burned a pile of straw to make ashes to fertilize the fields, but unfortunately also burned Trong Cao. Seeing her ex-husband being burned to death, Thi Nhi was so heartbroken that she jumped into the fire to commit suicide. Pham Lang, after his wife died, also collapsed and committed suicide.
Ngoc Hoang loves 3 people with meaningful love, so he is appointed to be the three vegetable heads to take care of the kitchen work in the house. Besides, there is also Mr. Cong, who is the relative who governs the land, who is also seen by the people on December 23.
The meaning of the day of the king of the apple
According to folklore, Mr. Cong and Mr. Tao were originally sent by God to monitor and record the good and bad deeds of mankind. And so, the Taoists come to worship on the 23rd to report back on people’s actions during that year so that the Heavenly Court can determine the merits and punishments.
Thus, Mr. Cong and Mr. Tao are the gods who decide the sand, luck and merit for the family (based on morality and human lifestyle). With the desire to be blessed by the Kitchen God, the ceremony to bring Tao Quan to adoration was very solemn.
The most standard way to worship the public apple
Although this is a long-standing custom of the Vietnamese people, not everyone correctly understands and fully implements the process of making offerings. prepare for this important ceremony such as the worshiping of the apple, the ceremony of worshiping the apple, … the most standard.
Van vows to Mr. Apple on December 23
Currently, there are many different vows about the worshiping ceremony of Cong Ong Tao. However, not everyone knows which vows are correct, which is the most accurate. So how is the vows in accordance with the national tradition?
The following is the most popular Vietnamese prayer to Mr. Cong, Mr. Tao. This vow has been handed down for many generations and was collected and published by Culture Information Publishing House in the book “Vietnamese traditional vows”:
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
I bow to the heavens of the nine directions, the buddhas of the ten directions, the buddhas of the ten directions
I respectfully bow down to you, the Emperor of the Gods of Heaven.
My trustee(us) are: …………
Residing at: ………….
Today, December 23, Year of the Pig, we faithfully prepare incense, flowers, clothes, hats and hats, and pay respects to the gods. Ignite the scent of my master’s faith and sincerely pay homage.
We respectfully invite Mr. Dong Tru Tu Manh Tao Phu Than Quan to manifest before the judgment of enjoying the gifts.
Praying for God’s family to pardon for all mistakes in the past year that our owners have committed.
May the god bless and bless all of us, boys and girls, young and old, good health, prosperity, good fortune.
We worship sincerely, respectfully pray, and pray for God’s protection and protection.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
(Excerpt from the book Van Vo Nom of Culture and Information Publishing House)
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The ritual of turning to gold on December 23
According to folk beliefs, the vows are a means and a way for people to communicate with the gods and with their ancestors. On December 23 every year, Mr. Cong and Mr. Tao ascended to heaven to report to the Jade Emperor what had happened in the past year. On this day, families will often make a ceremony tray with a set of votive papers of the peacock, Mr. Tao and a hearty offering, a carp to see off Tao Quan. After the incense fades, the family will proceed to burn the votive set of the peacock, Mr. Tao.
Below is an essay to turn to gold on the day of Mr. Cong and Mr. Tao. Please refer.
Namo Amitabha Buddha
Namo Amitabha Buddha
Namo Amitabha Buddha
I bow to the heavens of the nine directions, the buddhas of the ten directions, the buddhas of the ten directions
I respectfully bow down to you, the Emperor of the Gods of Heaven.
Today is December 23, year ……………………
We are: …………………… age…………………….
Now living at ……………………………………………….
Today, December 23, our faithful faithful are going to prepare incense, flowers, hats, and hats, to pay respects to the god. Respectfully submit: the incense is finished, now please burn the honeysuckle, give thanks to Ton god, send him off to heaven.
May God of God suggest to Tam Thanh Ngoc Hoang the Great Emperor to ask God to open his eyes to the new year …, my country will be peaceful, my homeland will be rich and beautiful, my family and my family always be healthy, happy, prosperous, good luck, everything is as you want.
I ask God, the Five Emperors, the Great Immortals, and you to testify to our sincere hearts.
May God, the Five Emperors, the Great Immortals and them all have a long life. I would like to thank you and thank you.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
What does the ceremony of worshiping the apple man include?
The full tray of offerings to the Tao for worshiping the heavens will embody the wish of a prosperous new year for the family. According to folk beliefs, the means of transport of the Apples from the lower world to the heavens is the carp. Therefore, people often prepare 3 live red carp to swim in a basin of water with the concept of “carp turning into a dragon” to bring the Apples to heaven. These carp after the ceremony will be released (released) into ponds, lakes or rivers.
About the tray of rice offered to Mr. Apple, there is no need to be too picky, depending on the family conditions that the owner can prepare, can make savory dishes and vegetarian dishes. Popular offerings to the Tao include:
- 1 boiled rooster with cross-winged wings with flowers trimmed with chili peppers or roses (can be replaced with boiled pork or roasted duck)
- 1 plate of sticky rice with gac (can be replaced with sticky rice leaves, sticky rice with beans, sticky rice leaves)
- 1 plate of pork rolls, 1 banh chung, 1 bowl of pork leg soup with bamboo shoots (or sprout soup)
- 1 plate of mixed fried vegetables, fried spring rolls, frozen meat,…
- 1 cup of rice
- 1 cup salt
Besides, families can prepare more tea dishes such as areca flower tea, water drifting tea, braised tea, fruit cakes to make the ceremony tray more full and beautiful.
What day, time, and place do you offer him apples?
Many people still wonder what time and place to worship on December 23 is the most appropriate and auspicious. We answer the following:
What day and time do you offer the apple?
According to Vietnamese tradition, December 23 (lunar calendar) is the day on which Mr. Cong Ong Tao went to Thien Dinh to report on the merits and sins of each person, each house in the human world in the past year. Therefore, the worshiping ceremony of Cong Ong Tao is highly respected by Vietnamese people.
According to feng shui expert Nguyen Vo Uyen Mi, on December 23 this year, homeowners can worship Mr. Cong Ong Tao at the time frame: 5am-7pm or 9-11am.
Experts explain: 5-7 am on the 23rd is the time of the Rabbit – Dai An time.
Worshiping the Apple Army at this hour implies that the Apple Army brings away conflicts and conflicts in the family, helping the family to prosper. In addition, conducting the worshiping ceremony at this hour also brings good health and peace in the mind of the owner.
9-11 am on the 23rd is the time of the Snake. This is Happy Hour. Saying goodbye to Tao Quan at this time frame, Tao Quan will quickly bring back good luck and happiness, promising that in the new year the whole family will have a lot of fun and a timely resolution for bad luck that may be encountered. right.
In addition, feng shui experts also advise people to have a ceremony to send the Tao to heaven before the hour of the Horse on December 23.
Is it okay to offer an apple before the 23rd?
There are different opinions on this matter. In the book “New Year’s Customs” (Hong Duc Publishing House), specifying that families, depending on their conditions, can worship Mr. Cong Ong Tao two days in advance. As long as the worshiping ceremony is completed before 12:00 on December 23, because this is the time when the Tao Quan must be present in Heaven. If worshiping after the hour of the Horse, the Tao Quan cannot worship the sky, which means that the whole next year of that family will face many hardships and storms.
However, some opinions of other feng shui experts believe that it is advisable to worship on the 23rd, which is both good for the homeowner and in accordance with traditional customs. Except in the case of force majeure, which cannot be overcome, the worshiping ceremony will be performed first.
The worshiping ceremony of Cong Ong Tao can be done first, but the most important thing is that the ceremony must be conducted with respect and sincerity of the owner. If the worship is done on the right day, but it’s done through speakers, roughly speaking, if it’s not sincere, it won’t work either.
Where is the appropriate place to pray?
Ong Tao is the god in charge of the kitchen, so the worshiping ceremony should be conducted in the kitchen.
However, according to spiritual experts, such worshiping is not right. Traditionally, all of these should be worshiped on the main family altar. Moreover, the kitchen is a place for cooking, not a place of worship.
Procedure for trimming incense legs on December 23
If any family worships Mr. Cong Ong Tao early on the 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd of the 12th month (December 22nd of the lunar calendar, they have to worship in the morning or in the afternoon, not in the evening), they should remove the incense sticks, cover the bags, and clean them. Clean up the toilet immediately after worshiping.
If the family worships Mr. Cong Ong Tao on the 23rd of December, the offerings will be completed for peace of mind. In the morning of the 24th or 25th, the incense sticks will be trimmed. Because December 23rd coincides with February 4th of the solar calendar – Lap Xuan day, it is impossible to remove the incense sticks, which will cause instability in the luck of the new year.
Feng shui expert Nguyen Song Ha also noted, when performing the ritual of removing incense sticks, do not move the incense bowl, do not move the altar.
If the family has an altar with termites, warping, cracks or cracked incense bowls, rusty copper incense bowls that need to be polished or simply want to replace the incense bowl, move the altar to a better location … then later When moving, they have to make offerings to the incense bowl and place the altar right away.
In the ancient sites of cultural practices, it is very important to note that the peace of mind in a house is important.
When removing the incense sticks, the homeowner must hold the incense bowl with one hand, and the other hand to gently withdraw the incense stick. Cleaning the altar must first wipe the sun and moon of the incense bowl, clean the incense bowl first, and then wipe the other altars.
If a man controls the chi in the house, leave 17, 27, and 37 incense sticks. If a woman controls the air in the house (in the case of a widow or a single mother) leave 19, 29, and 39 incense sticks.
December 23 is a milestone not only associated with the Ceremony of Worshiping the peacock, but also a time chosen by many homeowners to conduct many other spiritual rituals such as: burning incense to the god of wealth, cleaning clean the altar,…
Above are all the issues that readers still have questions about the ceremony to see off the Tao Quan to our heaven, hope it will be useful for you!
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