Can I burn incense on the first day of July 2023?

You can burn incense on the first day of July 2023.

According to the calculation in the old yellow calendar, in 2023, the first and fifteenth days of the seventh lunar month are good days to burn incense. The first day is the first day of the year, indicating a new beginning and hope, while the fifteenth day is the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is considered as the time when the underworld came to earth, and sacrifices and incense can be effective.

In addition, in July of the lunar calendar in 2023, there are several special days suitable for burning incense. For example, July 17 is the Christmas of Guanyin during the day, and Guanyin Bodhisattva is also called "Purdue sentient beings", and can pray for health and equality. Similarly, July 23rd is the official day of San Li Festival. Burning incense on this day can not only remember the dead and pray for the peace of ancestors, but also pray for the peace and happiness of yourself and your family.

The content of traditional worship ceremony

The traditional folk worship activities in China are very rich, and they present many different forms and contents due to different regions and customs. But generally speaking, worship activities are usually held in front of family ancestral halls or ancestors' graves.

In the activities of worshipping the first day of July, the most important ceremonies are burning paper money and worshipping ancestors and gods. During the worship ceremony, people need to place offerings around the venue, such as fruits, flowers and food. The offerings should be arranged neatly and have certain rules, showing a sense of respect and ceremony.

Then, the priest will call the ancestors' names according to the family name, and state the names of new life in the family, adulthood ceremonies and other personal achievements and prayers. Then, everyone will kowtow to their ancestors together to show their respect and gratitude.

In the process of worship, you can burn incense or light candles to show respect and dedication. At the same time, people can share food and drink together after worship to show unity and joy.