When did Qingming begin to go to the grave?

The time to go to the new grave is different from the time to go to the old grave.

A new grave refers to a grave that has been buried for less than 3 years. The first time I visited the grave was 10 days before Tomb-Sweeping Day, so it's best to find an auspicious day to worship in the yellow calendar. The second time to visit the grave was the day before or on the same day in Tomb-Sweeping Day. The time for the third grave sweeping is 10 days after Tomb-Sweeping Day, and you need to check the Gregorian calendar to choose a suitable auspicious day.

An old grave refers to a grave that has been buried for more than three years. Grave-sweeping time is any day before and after Tomb-Sweeping Day 10, and you don't have to choose an auspicious day. After the date of grave sweeping is selected, the specific time of grave sweeping should be chosen at the fifth watch of the day, that is, before the sun comes out. This is because the traditional custom holds that ghosts and gods will come out to eat the laid offerings before dawn.

Precautions for grave sweeping

Don't take photos and sacrifice ancestors in the cemetery. Honesty is important. Our ancestors left us, and our hearts were filled with sorrow and yearning. At this time, we should cherish respect, recall the virtues of our ancestors, and remain serious and respectful. If you take photos in the cemetery, take a group photo, feel cynical and entertain yourself, it is out of date and disrespectful to your ancestors. You might as well not go.

Pregnant women should try to avoid grave-sweeping, and it is best for pregnant women to avoid grave-sweeping activities in Tomb-Sweeping Day. According to the ancients, the yin in the cemetery is heavy, and the fetus is pure yang, so it is not suitable for such occasions. There are many people in Tomb-Sweeping Day, and the roads are difficult, so pregnant women have many inconveniences. In order not to affect the health and safety of the fetus and pregnant women, it is better not to participate.