Why do you burn yellow paper when you go to Taian?

Taishan folk custom is dominated by Taishan culture, with belief folk custom as the main line, and social folk custom, economic folk custom and tourism folk custom are intertwined, forming a unique Taishan landscape. The charm of Dawenkou culture, the blending of the culture of the Yin and Shang Dynasties in Dongyi, and the inheritance and evolution of Qilu culture have formed the genes and characteristics of Taishan folk customs, and the sacrifices of gods, places and ghosts have made Taishan folk customs mysterious. Burning yellow paper is mainly to worship Emperor Dongyue and Grandma Taishan. Dongyue Emperor, also known as Taishan God, Taishan Jun and Wuyue Jun, is the second in Jade Qing Yuan Palace and the first in Wuyue. Legend has it that he is the fifth generation grandson of King Pangu, who holds the human soul, life and death, dignity and official position, and is the place where everything begins. From the Warring States Period to the Han Dynasty, Mount Tai has always been a sacred place for monarchs to ascend to heaven. Legend has it that Emperor Dongyue has different opinions all over the country. It is said that the Emperor Dongyue is the Lord of Mount Tai, in charge of the 365 gods on earth, and the master of the tenth hall of the underworld and the eighteenth floor of hell. In some places, people will go to Dongyue to call the roll after death (meaning to register in the underworld). March 28th of the lunar calendar is to commemorate the birthday of Emperor Dongyue. Since the Song Dynasty, Mount Tai Temple Fair has been held at this time every year to offer sacrifices to Emperor Dongyue. The location is in Dongyue Temple, namely Dai Temple. In addition to offering prayers, it also increased economic activities to serve worshippers from all directions. Emperor Dongyue is in charge of the fertility of all living things (plants, animals and people) in China folklore. The purpose of commemorating him is to pray for the early release of his soul and reincarnation after his death. During the parade, people not only carried the statue of Emperor Dongyue, but also dressed up as various legendary ghosts and gods to form a religious procession and marched in the streets. Good men and women burned paper money, lit incense sticks, kowtowed to the parade, and prayed to the emperor to protect their relatives in the underworld from torture. Besides Mount Tai, the Dongyue Temple in Beijing is the most famous, and it was the place where sacrificial ceremonies were held in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Bi Xia Yuan Jun, also known as "Jade Girl on Mount Tai", is called "Jade Girl on Mount Tai in Dongyue", and the Han people commonly call it "Grandma on Mount Tai". One of the immortals worshipped by Taoism.

In the north of our country, people have a strong belief in Bi Xia Yuan Jun. Believers regard it as a kind of worship and answer their prayers. The Taishan Niangniang Bao Juan, which tells the spiritual track of the Taishan Niangniang, is widely circulated among the people, and Taoism is also regarded as a religious classic and included in Taoist books. The title of Bi Xia Yuan Jun is not unique to Queen Taishan, but also has the title of Shunyi, Tian Fei in the south. The Romance of the Gods also said that Yu Hualong was Bi Xia Yuan Jun's main acne. Until modern times, the name of Bi Xia Yuan Jun was exclusive to the Queen of Mount Tai. In addition, Yuan Jun, Bi Xia in the folklore of the Han nationality, is even more miraculous, and can bless farming, business, tourism and marriage, and save lives, especially for women and children. In the past, women believed in Bi Xia Yuan Jun, which was especially pious. There are not only temples on Mount Tai, but also many "Mother Temples" all over the country. They often offer sacrifices to four goddesses, such as the goddess of sending children, the goddess of fertility, the goddess of vision and the goddess of smallpox. This belief is still very popular today, and people still go to the top of Mount Tai to make wishes, pray and burn incense. Mount Tai Bi Xia Temple is the most prosperous.