Tomb-Sweeping Day's knowledge and Tomb-Sweeping Day's significance are very significant to us, because it is closely related to our real life and cultural heritage. Do you all know Qingming? Let's sort out the relevant knowledge points of Tomb-Sweeping Day.
Tomb-Sweeping Day's knowledge points 1 Speaking of Tomb-Sweeping Day,
You should think of the poem of Du Mu, a poet in Tang Dynasty:
"It rains in the Qingming period.
Pedestrians on the road want to break their souls. "
Yes, the first traditional element of Tomb-Sweeping Day is to worship ancestors and deceased relatives, so Qingming will inevitably be shrouded in a rainy and sad atmosphere.
In fact, the worship in sadness is a sincere gratitude and memory to the ancestors, and it is also a reflection to calm down and seek the meaning of this life.
Where does our national blood come from? What kind of hopes and sustenance do we carry from our ancestors? What should we leave for the next generation? These are things that are difficult for us to calm down and think in our busy life from nine to five, and worship gives us an opportunity, which is equivalent to repositioning ourselves in the multiple backgrounds of society and family.
Know where you come from and where you are going. It reminds us that this generation has responsibilities, but it also gives us the courage and strength to carry forward the cause.
get closer to nature
After the solemn worship, there is one more thing to do, that is, a happy outing, which is the second traditional element of Tomb-Sweeping Day.
Therefore, Tomb-Sweeping Day is also called "Youth Day".
The weather was just right in Tomb-Sweeping Day.
Peach blossom and plum blossom,
Wicker is very gentle.
The ancients had
"Ma Zhi Chun Jiao"
A vivid description of "spring outing half out of town"
Relatives are sitting around the green land in Fiona Fang.
The spring breeze is blowing,
Birds and flowers,
There are children playing and chasing again ...
Memories and sadness that just happened in the cemetery.
It will spread out,
Take care of your mood in laughter,
With responsibility, hope and courage,
Go back to study and work easily and happily,
Start a new day ...
Xichun scenery
Actually, one more thing,
That is to advise everyone.
Tomb-Sweeping Day had breakfast that day.
Eat one or two Qingming seasonal snacks-
Youth League.
The shape of the green ball is as green as jade.
Smells blue,
It tastes soft and sweet.
This used to be a regional delicacy in the Qingming period in Jiangnan. Now, with the development of commercial logistics and people's attention to traditional festivals, it is no longer difficult to find anywhere.
I hope friends from all over the country, even overseas, will eat some green balls in Tomb-Sweeping Day and taste the taste of grass, spring and tradition.
Sincere worship
go on an outing
Taste youth league
……
Teachers, parents,
Various traditional customs in Tomb-Sweeping Day.
It contains the wisdom and good wishes of our ancestors.
Qingming,
This is also an opportunity for education.
Thanksgiving education,
Close to nature,
Live up to spring,
Cherish every day.
This Qingming,
Who do you miss most?
Tomb-Sweeping Day's knowledge points 2 The legend of the origin of Tomb-Sweeping Day.
According to legend, Zhong Er, the son of the State of Jin in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, fled his hometown to escape the scourge. Zhong Er fainted from hunger. In order to save Zhong Er, Jiezitui cut a piece of meat from his leg, cooked it with fire and gave it to Zhong Er. Nineteen years later, Zhong Er returned to China and became the monarch, that is, Jin Wengong, one of the famous five tyrants in the Spring and Autumn Period. After Jin Wengong came to power, in addition to meson push, he offered many rewards to courtiers who shared his joys and sorrows. Someone defended meson in front of Jin Wengong.
Jin Wengong suddenly remembered the past and felt guilty. He immediately sent someone to ask meson to take the imperial court to be rewarded as an official. Jiezitui didn't want to see him, and had already been hiding in Mianshan behind his mother's back. So, someone had an idea, saying, it is better to let Yamakaji go, set fire on three sides, leave one side, burn it and the meson will come out. Jin Wengong ordered the promotion of Yamakaji. Unexpectedly, the fire burned for three days and nights. After the fire was put out, the meson was not pushed out after all. Looking up the mountain, the mother and son were holding a charred willow tree and were dead.
Jin Wengong looked at meson's body, cried for a while, and then buried the body. The following year, Jin Wengong led his ministers to go hiking in plain clothes to show their respect and condolences. Walking to the grave, I saw the dead old willow tree resurrected, with thousands of green branches dancing in the wind. After the sacrifice, Jin Wengong named the resurrected old willow "Qingming Willow" and designated this day as Tomb-Sweeping Day.
Tomb-Sweeping Day custom
Swing/fall/a thousand
This is the custom of ancient Tomb-Sweeping Day in China. Wang Renyu's "Kaiyuan Tianbao Legacy" in the Five Dynasties recorded that "the Tianbao Palace Mid-solstice Cold Food Festival actually erected a swing, which made the wives and concubines in the palace laugh and thought it was a feast. The emperor called it a semi-immortal drama, so the literati in the capital called it ".Wen Yanbo, the prime minister of the Song Dynasty, wrote a poem" Cold Food Days Crossing the Dragon Gate ".
Kick/kick/bow
Bow is a rubber ball, the skin of which is made of leather, and the ball is stuffed with wool. Cuju is kicking the ball with your feet. This is a popular game in ancient Tomb-Sweeping Day. According to legend, it was invented by the Yellow Emperor with the original purpose of training warriors. Playing polo is also one of the ways to play the Dragon Boat Festival. Polo is riding a horse and hitting with a stick. In ancient times, it was called bowing. In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, there is a saying in Cao Zhiming's name that "there is a sentence in a row".
Is it better to visit the grave in Tomb-Sweeping Day as soon as possible?
There are two time issues involved here:
First, can Tomb-Sweeping Day sweep the grave on the same day or before and after? The sooner the better? As long as you are in Tomb-Sweeping Day, it is convenient for you. Of course, there are some local customs everywhere, and we should respect them. Also, for some customs, there are some differences in time between sweeping graves for relatives who have died within one year and those who have died more than one year. Friends should abide by relevant local customs.
Second, is it better to leave as soon as possible on the day of grave sweeping?
Not really. It depends on your own situation. It's best to be at 5-7 o'clock, which is Shi Mao. In the ancient calendar, it was one. Of course, it is generally not so early now, but remind friends that it is best to end the Qingming Festival before 3 pm, because the yang has gradually subsided and the yin is gradually flourishing. If people are unlucky, they are easily entangled or harassed by yin qi.
Can pregnant women go to the grave in Tomb-Sweeping Day?
Generally speaking, pregnant women should avoid the Qingming Festival, not only that. Strictly speaking, it's best for women not to take part in such activities when they have their period, especially after 3 pm. Remind friends: our motherland is vast, and the custom of sweeping graves in the north and south is slightly different. For example, in the south, children usually go to the grave, and in some places in the north, daughters usually don't go to the grave. If it is a married daughter, go to the grave with her husband.
Why don't you laugh or scold when you sweep the grave?
Because the cemetery is the home of ghosts, so don't cross the graves and offerings, don't make a noise, don't laugh and curse, don't swear, don't run around and touch, and don't urinate anywhere. This is not only disrespectful to ancestors, but also a nuisance to nearby gods. You can't trample on other graves or criticize the design of graves, which will be considered blasphemy. If you encounter a bad atmosphere, you will get into trouble and go home.
Why take photos carefully in the graves of ancestors?
In China, ancestor worship is not only to commemorate ancestors, but obviously to worship and pray for the dead. Be careful when taking photos in ancestral graves, whether it is the grave sweeper himself or the grave sweeper and cemetery. When taking pictures, it is even more taboo to take other people's graves into the camera. Otherwise, your fortune is likely to decline and be unbalanced in all aspects.
A friend said, "When I went to visit the grave three years ago, I took a photo at my ancestors' cemetery because I didn't understand it. In addition to taking photos of the grave sweeper himself, he also took photos with the cemetery, and other graves were also taken into the lens when taking photos. Can the misfortune caused by deleting these photos be remedied? "In addition to deleting or destroying these photos, it is best to burn incense at the door. Please go out and get angry.
What flowers does Tomb-Sweeping Day buy to mourn the dead?
It is usually chrysanthemum, because chrysanthemum is regarded as a flower of sustenance in ancient China, which means missing and nostalgia. White chrysanthemum is the most suitable, and it can also be matched with some green grass, such as lily, green leaves and carnations, which will be more beautiful. Huang Juhua is called Longevity Chrysanthemum, which is more suitable for visiting patients.
Tomb-Sweeping Day's knowledge points 3 Tomb-Sweeping Day's customs and taboos
Chen Peng's research on the fate of dream interpretation custom found that any activity held in the name of clan is an opportunity for unity and information sharing. Grasping it well is good for the cause, and it is also good for the inheritance of family thoughts, which has a significant blessing effect on fate. It is easy for people to find warmth in a foreign land, not to mention how much wealth they can bring immediately, but at least they are not easy to be bullied. Any act of holding a group to keep warm can resolve many fortune disadvantages. Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave-sweeping, just grave-sweeping? Really not!
Tomb-Sweeping Day is a festival to worship ancestors and sweep graves. Taboo must be said.
What you can't do during the Qingming period: there is a lot of rain during the Qingming period, and pedestrians on the road want to break their souls. In this atmosphere, it is not suitable for holding weddings, birthday parties and other festive activities. Tomb-Sweeping Day's birthday usually needs to be postponed or advanced. Tomb-Sweeping Day is not suitable for visiting relatives and friends.
People who are not suitable for grave-sweeping: people who are dark in Tang Yin, babies under 3 years old, pregnant women, people who are seriously ill, and people who have just finished major surgery or surgery soon. These taboos are to protect the health of these people and avoid accidents.
Precautions in the process of sweeping graves: It is best to sweep graves in the morning and in the morning. Dress appropriately. Don't laugh and fight, and don't hold disrespectful remarks. After all, ancestor worship is a very serious matter. You can't take pictures of graves. You can't take pictures under the big tree in the cemetery. You can't pee anywhere in the cemetery. You can't take the flowers and trees around the grave home. Don't take the rest of the incense sticks and funerary objects home. Sacrificial offerings are generally not brought home, and meat is brought home in some areas.
Finally, Chen Peng's dream interpretation reminds everyone, especially young people, that whether you are keen on ancestor worship or not, your parents will see it in their eyes and keep it in mind, because they sometimes wonder whether you will hold a memorial service for your ancestors in a hundred years' time, and do your best to be filial. So, if possible, go back to your hometown to pay homage to your ancestors. Especially if there are already dead relatives in the dream, it is essentially the call of the soul.