Can Tomb-Sweeping Day sweep the grave the day before?

Tomb-Sweeping Day can visit the grave the day before, but it is not suitable.

It is generally believed that it is ok to sweep graves one to two weeks before the solar term. At this time, everything grows and the climate is pleasant, which is suitable for going out to sweep graves. Some people will choose to finish it at the vernal equinox. It is said that ancestors can receive our offerings in time during this period. However, the day before Tomb-Sweeping Day is not suitable for going to the grave, because it is a cold food festival in folk customs. It is said that it is not appropriate to arrange things such as banning fire, burning incense and burning paper on this day. In addition, we should also pay attention to the tips in the old calendar. If there is anything related to taboo burial or sacrifice, we should postpone it.

Generally speaking, it is best to sweep graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day in the morning, because the sun is more abundant and the gas field is the same from 9 am to 12 am. If you go in the afternoon, try to come back before three or four o'clock. It is dark at dusk, which may have a bad effect, especially when it is dark.

The order of sweeping graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day

1. When you arrive at the cemetery, you must clean the grave first. First, remove weeds from the grave, and then add soil to repair the grave. If there is a tombstone, you can clean it with clear water, clean up the weeds around it and clean up the cemetery. The cemetery is the house of our late ancestors. In fact, it is our descendants who will repair and clean the houses for our ancestors, so that our ancestors can rest in peace here cleanly and carefree.

Finally, break some fresh green branches and put them in the grave. You can also present some flowers and put some paper money on them to let others know that the descendants of this grave will be prosperous. After that, you can start family gatherings, sit around, eat and drink, fly kites and even compete with each other for related activities. Women and children should also fold some Yang Liuzhi nearby and weave wicker into reeds to wear on their heads. In a word, we should create a harmonious and happy scene so that our ancestors can see the joy and prosperity of future generations.