Folklore

下元節將至，慎選衣著顏色，以示敬意。傳統上，避免穿著過於鮮豔、大紅大紫的服飾，以免沖煞。建議選擇樸素、淡雅的色系，如米白、淺灰等，更能展現對神明的尊重，並祈求平安順遂。

Throwing divination blocks is a unique way for Taiwanese people to communicate with gods. The seemingly simple action actually contains profound cultural heritage. After all, is the result of throwing the divination blocks the will of the gods, or is it just pure coincidence? Let us explore the mysteries of this ancient ritual and think about the faith value behind it.

Burning holy wood at night does require careful consideration in Taiwan's environment. Although sacred wood is said to purify energy, burning it at night may affect the peace of neighbors and even violate regulations. It is recommended to use it during the day when the air is well ventilated and to respect community norms so that you can safely enjoy the positive energy of the sacred wood.

During the Lunar New Year, many elders will remind people to avoid cutting their hair between the first and fourth days of the new year, believing that it will cut away good luck. But in fact, whether to cut your hair or not is purely a personal choice, and there is no need to be overly superstitious. The most important thing is to keep yourself neat and tidy and welcome the new year with a new look!