Is it the first three days or the last three days of the winter solstice?

The first three days of winter are the solstice. Generally speaking, the time to go to the grave from the winter solstice can be advanced but not postponed, so it can only be the first three days. It is a traditional custom in many places to sweep graves on the solstice of winter. If there is no specific time for going to the grave from the winter solstice, you can go to the grave in advance on the premise of choosing a good day of the ecliptic. The significance of sweeping graves lies in mourning and remembering the old friends, and there is not much time limit.

Under normal circumstances, the time to sweep graves from winter to morning can be earlier than later, but in some areas of our country, it is possible to sweep graves from three days before winter to four days after winter, depending on the traditional customs of various places. There are not too many restrictions on going to the grave. In addition, the winter solstice is a festival when the sun rises again and everything recovers. Just like life, life is the beginning of death, and death is the beginning of life, and it goes on and on. So don't worry about the time.

The winter solstice is a very important solar term in the China lunar calendar. The winter solstice usually falls on February 22nd or 23rd of Gregorian calendar 12. In ancient China, people attached great importance to the winter solstice and thought it was a grand festival. There is a saying that the winter solstice is as big as a year, and there is a custom to celebrate the winter solstice.

Going to the grave from the winter solstice requires the attention of several generations, and the worship should be carried out in order. Father, mother, eldest son, eldest daughter, second son, second daughter, etc. After the worship, the sacrifice is blessed by the ancestors, and everyone can eat and take the sacrifice. Finally, of course, we should pay attention to fire safety and light the incense before leaving.