Setting off firecrackers for a new car: front or rear?
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Setting off firecrackers is for good luck, and it doesn't matter whether it's at the front or rear of the car. Relevant information is as follows: Celebration: Currently in China, buying a car is considered a major family event for many people. Using the hard-earned money saved over many years to purchase a car naturally calls for celebration, and the best way to celebrate is by setting off firecrackers. For Good Luck: Buying a new car is naturally a joyous occasion, and the car owner and their family hope that the new car will bring a happy life and thriving career. Therefore, setting off firecrackers is done to ward off evil spirits and seek good fortune. Setting off firecrackers when buying a car is to match the joy of owning a car, satisfy vanity, and also involves a bit of superstitious psychology for seeking wealth and luck.
I heard some people like to set off firecrackers when buying a new car, either at the front or rear. But honestly, I'd advise against it because firecrackers can easily cause fires or injuries, especially near fuel components of a new car. I remember a friend once set off firecrackers near the rear of the car, and sparks nearly damaged the paint. It's safer and more eco-friendly to use electronic firecrackers or take commemorative photos instead. When buying a car, it's wiser to check tire pressure and engine oil to ensure smooth driving—that's true wisdom.
