Why did Tomb-Sweeping Day sweep the grave? What does Tomb-Sweeping Day mean by sweeping the grave?

Introduction: Early April is Tomb-Sweeping Day, and it is also an important day for us to pay homage to our ancestors. The custom of sweeping graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day has a long history, and the state also arranges holidays for people to remember and pay homage to their ancestors. So why did Tomb-Sweeping Day sweep the grave? What does Tomb-Sweeping Day mean by sweeping the grave? The following is my introduction to the profound meaning of tomb sweeping in Qingming Festival. Come and have a look.

Why did Tomb-Sweeping Day sweep the grave?

Tomb-Sweeping Day is a traditional festival in China, and it is also the most important festival of sacrifice. Sweeping graves, usually called sweeping graves, is an activity to worship the dead. Most Han people and some ethnic minorities visit graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day.

Grave-sweeping originated from the "tomb sacrifice" ceremony of ancient emperors, which was a noble activity. In ancient times, ordinary people had no graves. During the Qin and Han dynasties, the feudal hierarchy was not so strict. After the people had graves, they followed the example of the nobles and held memorial activities to remember their ancestors. This is called family sacrifice. After the Han Dynasty, the custom of offering sacrifices to tombs gradually formed. Later, people followed suit, and it became a fixed custom of the Chinese nation to worship ancestors and sweep graves on this day, which was followed from generation to generation.

According to legend, there was a custom of setting up an altar to worship the tomb in the pre-Qin period, and later it gradually evolved into worship in front of the tomb. "Cold food tomb sacrifice" formed a custom in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. According to the record of Xuanzong Ji of the Old Tang Dynasty: "There is no written record of the grave-sweeping ceremony at the Cold Food Festival, but since modern times, it has been a custom for a long time, and there is no sacrifice at the Cold Food Festival." In view of this long-standing custom, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty issued a decree in the twentieth year of Kaiyuan: "Ordinary people in one house should be allowed to go to the grave, and they should be made into five rituals and always be routines." Sacrifice to the cold food tomb has been determined as a national custom, which is also the reason why Tomb-Sweeping Day visited the grave.

According to the old custom, when sweeping graves, people should bring wine, fruit, paper money and other items to the cemetery, sacrifice food in front of their loved ones' graves, and then burn paper money to plant new soil for the cemetery. Grave. After that, I bowed my head and finally went home after eating and drinking. The poem "Qingming Festival" by Tom, a poet in the Tang Dynasty: "It rains a lot during the Qingming Festival, and people have to sacrifice their souls. I asked where the restaurant was. The shepherd boy refers to Xinghua Village. " Write about the special atmosphere in Tomb-Sweeping Day.

What does Tomb-Sweeping Day mean by sweeping the grave?

1. Remember the ancestors

Since ancient times, we have attached great importance to filial piety, and sweeping graves is linked to filial piety. Therefore, sweeping graves on Qingming Festival is a cautious and filial performance for ancestors, and it is an activity for people to express their gratitude and show their affection and love.

Remember tradition

Tomb sweeping in Qingming is not only a personal matter, but also a national spiritual and cultural heritage. Sweeping graves is also a manifestation of filial piety, and it also inherits the spirit of "filial piety" of the Chinese nation, that is, not forgetting one's roots. The traditional culture created by our ancestors is unforgettable.

3. Respect history

The tradition of sweeping graves in Qingming is the spiritual umbilical cord connecting individuals and history. Remembering our ancestors is a manifestation of people's respect for life, and it is also a kind of awe for the past history and a kind of respect for the struggles and hardships of our ancestors. We should respect history and never leave any man-made defects.

When is the best time for Tomb-Sweeping Day to sweep graves?

Usually, people choose to sweep graves early to show their respect for their deceased relatives. In fact, this practice is wrong, because the best time to sweep graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day is actually between 8 am and 3 pm, because this time is the peak of the sun in a day. If you choose to pay homage to your loved ones at this time, it is not only very auspicious and appropriate, but also can avoid the morning traffic peak, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone.

What are the taboos for sweeping graves in the Ming Dynasty?

First, pregnant women should avoid sweeping graves.

It's better for pregnant women to avoid tomb sweeping activities in Qingming, which is not only the influence of heavy yin. In other respects, Tomb-Sweeping Day is very crowded. For the safety of the fetus, pregnant women are not recommended to participate. Moreover, the weather of sweeping graves and the surrounding environment are not conducive to the health of pregnant women. In addition, women should avoid such activities during their holidays.

Second, don't take pictures in the cemetery.

The purpose of sweeping graves is to worship ancestors, not to have fun. There is a god who holds his head three feet high. It is best to be respectful, careful and cautious when sweeping graves. Don't take photos in the cemetery, or even take photos at will, otherwise it will attract bad atmosphere, imbalance between yin and yang, and damage personal fortune.

Third, don't buy shoes that don't cover your forehead.

In fact, Tomb-Sweeping Day is also a Halloween, so pay attention to your hairstyle. Especially the hair can't cover the forehead, which is the magic lamp of the human body and can't be covered. At the same time, don't buy shoes on the same day, because "shoes" and "evil" are the same, and most friends with a little common sense won't buy shoes on this day to avoid bad luck.