So from the perspective of cemetery geomantic omen, what are the procedures and taboos for sweeping graves? Come and have a look with me!
1. What are the etiquette for sweeping graves in winter solstice?
1. Simple to wear. Women don't need makeup. Families should bring incense sticks and offerings. Killing is not allowed in front of the tomb. It is fashionable to offer flowers, such as chrysanthemums (you can peel off the petals and scatter them in front of the grave monument, because some vendors will take them away and sell them immediately after you leave).
Second, after going to the cemetery, start cleaning up the weeds around the cemetery, pay special attention to observe whether there are any miscellaneous trees on the grave, and if there are, pull them out; Then observe whether there is miscellaneous soil blocking Tang Xiaoming in front of the tomb and whether the drainage ditch is blocked.
Third, observe whether the headstone of the tomb frame has collapsed and broken, and ask the Feng Shui master to come and guide and take measures to make up for the abnormal situation.
Fourth, offer offerings, light incense and burn paper money (pay attention to fire prevention). Generally, we should lead our families to bow to their ancestors three times, and then read a eulogy to express the memory of the deceased by future generations.
5. Light firecrackers before departure (you can also light firecrackers at designated places in the cemetery area, remember to prevent fire).
Six, after the grave, the whole family can have dinner, mainly vegetarian, and continue to eat wonton, jiaozi, glutinous rice balls, red bean porridge and other customs.
2. Christian grave-sweeping methods
First, we miss our relatives, friends and ancestors to thank them for their upbringing, to remember their good words and deeds, and to remember their character and spirit. But more importantly, we should not forget to thank God. We should thank our heavenly father for blessing and cultivating our ancestors and doing many beneficial things for our descendants in their lives.
Second, according to the teaching of the Bible, after death, people are either in heaven or in the underworld. They will neither become gods nor ghosts, just waiting for the final judgment. Therefore, we must never worship the dead or pray to them. Only the Lord God deserves all praise and worship. If we bow down to the graves of the dead and pray, it is obviously idolatry, which is not pleasing to God.
Third, Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave-sweeping always gives people the impression of "smoke filled", that is, people later burned Mingbi to worship their ancestors. Christians are not allowed to burn money and other things, nor are they allowed to place offerings. Because the dead don't need these and can't benefit from them, in fact, the so-called "for human consumption" is well known. As for the flowers, it doesn't matter. It is not that the dead can appreciate these flowers, but to beautify the cemetery, not to make people feel gloomy and scary, and to express their feelings at the same time.
4. As for whether you can bow, there has always been controversy among Christians. Some people think that Christians bow to the remains, photos and tombstones of the deceased, which is suspected of idolatry; However, some people think that bowing only shows respect and respect for the dead, not worship of the dead. In my opinion, bowing is unnecessary, which can avoid misunderstanding, but in memorial service and other occasions, bowing is a customary etiquette, and there is no superstition. Even if you bow out of respect, there is nothing wrong with it.
5. 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 to show courtesy and respect for your ancestors. 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. Generally speaking, when sweeping graves, you should wear dark clothes, dress neatly and look solemn. Tomb-Sweeping Day mourned the dead and bought white chrysanthemums to mourn the ancestors.