Why do you worship your ancestors at the vernal equinox?

The vernal equinox is one of the 24 solar terms, which falls on March 20th or 2 1 day every year. In China, the vernal equinox has many customs related to sacrifice, burning incense and outing. Here are some vernal equinox customs:

1. Go hiking

At the vernal equinox, the temperature gradually warms up and the earth warms up. Many people go for an outing in parks, mountains, rivers and other places to express their love for spring.

Sacrifice to ancestors

The vernal equinox is a good time to offer sacrifices to ancestors. Some families will commemorate and worship their ancestors in front of their ancestral graves, express their respect for their ancestors, get rid of bad luck and pray for the prosperity of their family business.

burn incense

Burning incense is a way to pray for the Buddha and is also one of the traditional customs of the vernal equinox. Many people go to temples or Taoist temples to burn incense and pray, hoping that they and their families will be healthy, all their wishes will come true, and they will be safe and happy.

Hanging mugwort leaf

The weather gets warmer in the vernal equinox, and it is easy to be bitten by insects. Therefore, residents in some places will hang mugwort leaves in front of their doors or windows, which means expelling insects and drugs and protecting the health of their families.

Drink spring tea

Spring equinox season, producing new tea, is a good time to taste spring tea. Many people will drink spring tea during this time. Spring tea is nutritious, healthy, refreshing and delicious.

Generally speaking, the spring equinox season is a wonderful time for people to welcome spring, and various traditional customs enable people to enjoy the beauty of spring in a comfortable atmosphere.