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Cultural connotation of October 1st.

The first day of October is the first day of winter month. The weather is getting cold, and people are preparing cotton-padded clothes for the winter. Thinking that the ancestors in the underground also need to keep out the cold, they fold the paper into clothes and let them wear them after melting. This is called sending cold clothes.

From 10 to 10/day, every household sends cold clothes to pay homage to their ancestors to keep out the cold and respect the elderly. What activities do people have on such a special day? What is the significance of this festival expressed by this series of activities?

As a filial son, the first thing that comes to mind is to send warm warm clothes to the deceased ancestors. On the one hand, we can pin our grief on our ancestors; On the other hand, we can save our ancestors from the pain of freezing to death; On the other hand, it can educate our descendants to be filial and respect the elderly, and continue the virtues of our Chinese nation. This is the most important part of this festival.

On such a day as October 1st, let's send warm clothes to the deceased ancestors, so that they don't feel lonely underground, and wish them good luck and early liberation with more kind actions.

Give cold clothes, everyone should be grateful and remember. The essence of the Cold Clothes Festival is to express the memory and gratitude to your ancestors, and your ancestors will be very pleased. In fact, this is also the virtue of honoring the elderly passed down by your descendants.

As a traditional Ghost Festival in China, experts also remind everyone not to be sad, because this is the time when Yin Qi is in full bloom, and your sadness will easily attract Yin Qi to your upper body, which will affect your physical and mental health and you have to take precautions. On the contrary, you should be happy and let the ancestors of the underworld feel that your life is very happy. This harmonious atmosphere is the best.