1. In Tomb-Sweeping Day, people put paper-cut flags on the graves of their ancestors.
Legend has it that there will be a meeting in the underworld in Tomb-Sweeping Day, and people without children can't attend. People attending the conference must hold flags sent by their descendants before they can enter. Therefore, when people go to graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day, people will put paper-cut flags on the graves of their ancestors.
2. Tomb-Sweeping Day should go to the grave in front of Tomb-Sweeping Day, not behind Tomb-Sweeping Day.
In terms of time, there is a saying that "the first three are followed by four". In other words, it is ok for Tomb-Sweeping Day to go to the grave three days before and four days after. Actually, this statement is wrong. That's an excuse made up by people who are busy with work and career.
3. Tomb-Sweeping Day can also visit the grave that day, but earlier, usually before 8 am. Otherwise, it will lose its meaning.
4. It is also said that Tomb-Sweeping Day visited the grave the day before. Some people call this day "Cold Food Festival". It is best not to go to the grave on this day. Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave-sweeping is a good way to pay homage to ancestors and express filial piety. I seldom go to the ancestral graves at ordinary times, so it's really a good thing to borrow Tomb-Sweeping Day to have a look and add some soil to the graves to mend any pits or collapses.
5. Don't touch Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave. You can't throw away those uneven stones and replace them with beautiful and neat stones. The general principle is "don't move around, just increase and not decrease". Just don't touch the ancestral graves easily. Only add soil and stones, and don't lose them. Dull and irregular stones can be wrapped in another layer.
Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave-sweeping is a good way to pay homage to ancestors and express filial piety. I seldom go to ancestral graves at ordinary times, so it's really a good thing to take a look at them through Tomb-Sweeping Day to add some soil to the graves and mend any pits or collapses.
Question 2: I usually want to go to the grave of my deceased parents. What's the point of paying attention to tulips and winter jasmine? I can't wait to dress up the ancient city. The ancient city with a history of more than 2,000 years looks solemn, simple and honest, and looks down in thought. Tolerance, kindness, accustomed to the wind and rain in the world, bearing the whimsy of generations of residents.
Question 3: What's the point of my son not going to his parents' grave for three years? I have never heard of this custom. They all try to visit the grave every year. How can they not visit graves for three years?
Question 4: Why do girls go to their parents' house to sweep graves and go back to their parents' house for dinner? What's the point? Generally, there is no such saying, but married girls should go to their parents' home first, and then come back to their parents' graves, preferably accompanied by brothers, sisters or relatives. When she worships, she should first turn her back to the grave and worship her parents, and then she can go back to her parents' house for dinner when there are many incense. After the ceremony, she should burn tin foil and paper money, and then be accompanied by her relatives.
Question 5: Is there anything particular about going to the grave for the deceased parents during the Spring Festival? First of all, I would like to express my condolences. Secondly, we should express our repressed feelings more and talk about our recent events at the grave.
Question 6: What's the point of sweeping graves? Tomb-Sweeping Day, called March Festival in ancient times, is one of the important traditional folk festivals in China. In 2006, it was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage. In 2008, it was officially established as a legal holiday. Tomb-Sweeping Day started in the Zhou Dynasty and has a history of more than 2,500 years.
But during the Qingming period, there are some taboos and taboos to be avoided. Don't ignore the 30 basic principles of tomb sweeping in Qingming:
1, Tomb-Sweeping Day is filial to his ancestors.
Qingming is an activity of offering sacrifices to the dead. Tomb-Sweeping Day is very important. In the eyes of China or China people, ancestor worship is closely related to filial piety. If you don't participate in ancestor worship, you are unfilial and forget your ancestors.
Qingming Festival refers to sweeping graves. Many cemeteries in Jiangnan and Jiangnan are on mountains, so they are called Chongshan. In the north, it is commonly known as sweeping graves or going to graves.
2. Is there any ethnic division in sweeping graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day?
Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave-sweeping, known as "respecting time" for ancestors, is the biggest grave-sweeping day in China. Therefore, most Han people and some ethnic minorities in China visit graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day. But remind friends that some ethnic groups will hold similar activities on other days.
3. What is the usual procedure for sweeping graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day?
According to the custom, the order of sweeping is to sweep the grave first, that is, to clean the cemetery.
Secondly, sacrifice, this procedure is very important, one is to mourn, and the other is to feel the same way with the ancestors, because the mountain has a spirit without a master, and the ancestors have a master without a spirit. Only by feeling the same way with the ancestors can we better obtain the aura of mountains and rivers. This is feng shui.
When sweeping graves, people come to the cemetery with food, wine, fruit, paper money and other items, offer food to the graves of their loved ones, then burn paper money, cultivate new soil for the graves, repair the graves, fold some fresh green branches and put some paper money on them to show that there are descendants in the graves, and then kowtow. Then sit around and eat and drink; You can also fly kites and even compete with each other for related activities. Women and children will also fold some Yang Liuzhi nearby and put on steamed food with wicker. Others put wicker into reeds and put them on their heads, saying, "If you don't wear willow in Qingming Festival, you will become a yellow dog in the afterlife." Namely: modify the cemetery-burn incense-eat meat-toast-sacrifice-shoot off …
4. Is it better to sweep the grave at Qingming?
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. Remind friends to abide by local customs.
Second, is it better to leave as soon as possible on the day of grave sweeping?
The answer is yes, not really. It depends on your own situation, preferably at 5-7 o'clock, that is, Shi Mao. In the ancient calendar, it was one. Of course, it's usually not that early now.
5. Can pregnant women sweep graves 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.
6. Can Tomb-Sweeping Day worship his ancestors at home?
Tomb-Sweeping Day should have been held in the cemetery in person, but for various reasons, many people can't go back to their hometown to attend the Qingming Festival, so they can also worship their ancestors at home. The method is to put worship food on the balcony or living room at home, face the hometown, light three sticks of incense, bow three times and meditate on related words. Then, burn paper money for sacrifice. This is very important.
7. What flowers should 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.
8. Why does Tomb-Sweeping Day look at his forehead in the morning?
On the morning of sweeping the grave, before washing, look at your forehead in the mirror to see if there are dark circles under your eyes. If there is, it means you are unlucky. It is recommended to avoid sweeping graves as much as possible. If you must go, you can wear jade, mahogany and so on. Work it out with you.
9. Do you need to fast before sweeping the grave?
It is best to fast before sweeping the grave: when you start sweeping the grave, it is best not to eat food or vegetarian food or clothes ... >>
Question 7: What's the point of going to the grave? Whether to visit the grave after the parents' grave is a way of paying homage. People nowadays don't have too many taboos. Dress solemnly. Anyone can go. The deceased is the biggest.
Question 8: What are the obstacles to going to parents' graves? Just your relatives, it doesn't matter what others say. If others go to the underworld, they will think you are a rebel and make your future life difficult. Your parents may pester those who go to the grave. Every place has its own superstitions, but don't believe these superstitions and scare yourself.
Question 9: What's the significance of going to the grave for the deceased parents on February 2nd? First of all, I'm sorry for your loss. Secondly, we should express our repressed feelings more and talk about our recent events at the grave.
Question 10: What flowers are suitable for parents' graves? White chrysanthemum, Bai Baihe, calla lily, etc.