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The fifth day of the Chinese New Year Today is the fifth day of the Chinese New Year, it is the time to meet the god of wealth, and break taboos. In the old days, there were many superstitious taboos from the first day to the fifth day of the Spring Festival, such as not cooking new food, do not use unlucky words, no needle and thread works, no cleaning, do not break things, etc. After the fifth day, these taboos were lifted, so it was called "Po Wu". 
Breaking all kinds of taboos on "Po Wu" is actually indicating: "Year" goes away, and there is no need for taboo. On the fifth day of the Chinese New Year, every family sets off firecrackers to ward off evil spirits and drive away the "bad luck" from their homes. At the same time, it is also the day for opening shops and offering sacrifices to the god of wealth. It is said that the god of wealth respects people's expectations for a happy life and a bright future. 
In the north of Anhui Province, people should not visit their relatives on that day, or they will bring bad luck to the people that they have visited. In terms of food, people are supposed to eat dumplings, but cooking with raw rice is not allowed. As the northerners prefer cooking wheaten food, dumplings become the indispensable food for the New Year.
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