As the saying goes, "there is a hole in front of the grave, and it is rare for future generations, but three trees behind the grave are expensive."
It probably means that families with children and grandchildren will fill in some soil to repair their graves many times a year to avoid damage to their ancestral graves.
In a family with few or no children, no one will go to the grave. Over time, graves will become smaller and smaller, and there will be more and more graves.
Therefore, there is an old saying that "children and grandchildren are scarce and graves are small", which is also true. What about "three trees behind the grave"
1, pine tree
We often see pine trees in graves because they are evergreen all year round. Planting pine trees on graves also means that future generations will continue like pine trees.
A good life will flourish like a pine tree. Even if it is hot and cold, it will still be green and high, so pine trees will be planted behind the grave and noble people will come out of the house.
2. Sophora japonica
Sophora japonica is also homophonic with wealth, so it is also a lucky tree. There is an old folk saying that "a locust tree behind the grave will make a fortune."
Then there is the locust tree, which is a wooden word and a ghost word, so it is very suitable for planting in a graveyard.
It is precisely because of these two meanings that people say that planting a locust tree behind the grave can not only bring rolling financial resources to future generations, but also make the descendants of the family noble.
Step 3: cypress
Cypress trees can often be seen in cemeteries. Like pine trees, the four seasons are evergreen and will not fall or wither because of the bad weather in cold and summer.
Planting a cypress tree behind the grave is also a matter of continuous prosperity for future generations. Under such circumstances, it is not surprising that there are noble people in the family.
You can plant trees behind the grave, but don't be too close to it. It is not good for roots to grow into graves. Because the cemetery is like the house of the deceased, there are roots in the house, which will affect indoor activities.
abstract
As the saying goes, "There is a hole in front of the grave, few descendants, and three tall trees behind the grave", which is the conclusion drawn by our ancestors through observation in their long-term life.
Although the latter sentence is superstitious, it is also a kind of mentality that our ancestors yearn for a better life.
I hope to make future generations richer by planting meaningful trees, so this is just a good hope.