Decorate your ancestral altar with lucky flowers for Tet
When it comes to home decoration, the ancestral altar is an important space that reflects gratitude towards ancestors and deities.
One of the most important aspects of the altar is the flower arrangement, symbolizing respect and gratitude. Besides peach blossoms and apricot blossoms, there are other meaningful flowers that can bring luck and fortune when arranged on the altar or for decoration during Tet.
Yellow Chrysanthemum
Yellow chrysanthemums are not only beautiful but also symbolize longevity and filial piety towards ancestors. They are a popular choice to show respect and gratitude.
Chrysanthemums are one of the flowers that should be arranged on Tet. In addition to the above meanings, yellow chrysanthemums also attract luck and fortune to the family. According to folklore, the more sunlight the chrysanthemums receive, the brighter and luckier they will be for the family. The family should arrange chrysanthemums in bright places that are suitable for the feng shui of the house.
Money Tree
According to feng shui, the money tree symbolizes wealth and luck. In the past, it was believed that if a house had a pot of money tree on Tet, the house would prosper and money would flow like water, bringing luck for the whole year. Money tree also represents happiness and joy, so it is often bought as a gift for each other to send New Year wishes.
In addition, the bright colors such as red, pink, white, and orange of this flower will add more lively atmosphere to the family space, welcoming the New Year.
Plum Blossom
Speaking of Tet flowers, plum blossoms should have plum blossoms. Plum blossoms with many young buds on the branches are considered a symbol of prosperity, so many families choose to buy plum blossoms to bring home for the new year.
On the other hand, there are certain flowers that feng shui experts suggest not to arrange on the altar during Tet. Specifically, Orchids, which is a flower with “phong” in its name, implies multiple short-term flings and is not suitable for offering to Buddha or ancestors. Lilies are beautiful and fragrant, but not suitable for Buddhist offerings, but can be offered to ancestors or to the Holy (especially Holy Mother). However, many people also believe that lilies should not be arranged on the altar because this flower symbolizes separation, birth and death, and will bring misfortune to the family. Cactus, despite its fragrance, its flower shape resembles a “cactus thorn” – with a fierce appearance, is also not suitable for placing on the altar. Jasmine is a symbol of purity, but in folklore, this is a flower that is not straight, often encountered with unlucky stories, so it is not used to decorate the altar during Tet.
When arranging flowers on the altar during Tet, the family should limit the use of flowers with pale or dull colors, or dark and dark colors. Looking at those flowers will not feel alive, just add a gloomy, gloomy picture to the Buddha’s altar, ancestors.
Avoid using plastic or artificial flowers as they are not elegant and fresh. Using artificial flowers is like using counterfeit money, making counterfeit goods exist in real society, it is very difficult for Buddha and ancestors to see the sincerity of the family.
