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 in the yellow calendar to pay homage. 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 it is necessary to check the Gregorian calendar to choose a suitable auspicious day.

An old grave refers to a grave buried for more than 3 years. Grave-sweeping time is any day around Tomb-Sweeping Day 10, and it is not necessary to choose an auspicious day. When the date of grave sweeping is chosen, 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 due to the traditional custom that ghosts and gods will come out to eat the laid offerings before dawn.

Precautions for grave sweeping

Don't take pictures in the cemetery and sacrifice to your ancestors. Honesty is important. Our ancestors left us, and our hearts were filled with sorrow and thoughts. 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 inappropriate 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 cemetery is full of yin and the fetus is pure yang, which is not suitable for such occasions. Tomb-Sweeping Day is a sea of people, and the roads are difficult to travel, 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.