Is there any taboo in Tomb-Sweeping Day?

1, Tomb-Sweeping Day is filial to his ancestors.

Qingming is an activity of offering sacrifices to the dead. Tomb-Sweeping Day is very important. In the eyes of China or China people, ancestor worship is closely related to filial piety. If you don't participate in ancestor worship, you are unfilial and forget your ancestors. Qingming Festival refers to sweeping graves. Many cemeteries in Jiangnan and Jiangnan are on mountains, so they are called Chongshan. In the north, it is commonly known as sweeping graves or going to graves.

2. Are there ethnic differences in grave-sweeping in Tomb-Sweeping Day?

Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave-sweeping, known as "respecting time" for ancestors, is the biggest grave-sweeping day in China. Therefore, most Han people and some ethnic minorities in China visit graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day. However, some ethnic groups will hold similar activities on other days.

3. What is the usual procedure for sweeping graves on Qingming Day?

The procedure of sweeping graves is to modify the cemetery-burn incense-eat meat-toast-worship-shoot goodbye.

When sweeping graves, people come to the cemetery with food, wine, fruit, paper money and other items, offer food to the graves of their loved ones, then burn paper money, cultivate new soil for the graves, repair the graves, fold some fresh green branches and put some paper money on them to show that there are descendants in the graves, and then kowtow.

4. Qingming sweeping graves is not as early as possible.

As long as you are in Tomb-Sweeping Day, it is convenient for you.

Of course, there are some local customs everywhere, and we should respect them. Also, for some customs, there are some differences in time between sweeping graves for relatives who have died within one year and those who have died more than one year. Remind friends to abide by local customs.

The best time is 5-7 o'clock, which is Shi Mao. In the ancient calendar, it was one. Of course, it is generally not so early now, but experts remind friends that it is best to complete the Qingming Festival before 3 pm, because at this time, the yang has faded and the yin has gradually flourished. If people are unlucky, they are easily entangled in "ghosts" or "harassment".

5. Pregnant women are not allowed to sweep graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day.

Generally speaking, pregnant women should avoid the Qingming Festival, not only that. Strictly speaking, it's best for women not to take part in such activities when they have their period, especially after 3 pm. Remind friends: our motherland is vast, and the custom of sweeping graves in the north and south is slightly different. For example, in the south, children usually go to the grave, and in some places in the north, daughters usually don't go to the grave. If it is a married daughter, go to the grave with her husband.

6. Can Tomb-Sweeping Day worship his ancestors at home?

Tomb-Sweeping Day should have been held in the cemetery in person, but for various reasons, many people can't go back to their hometown to attend the Qingming Festival, so they can also worship their ancestors at home. The method is to put worship food on the balcony or living room at home, face the hometown, light three sticks of incense, bow three times and meditate on related words. Then, burn paper money for sacrifice. Remind friends that this is very important.

7. What flowers should Tomb-Sweeping Day buy to mourn the dead?

It is usually chrysanthemum, because chrysanthemum is regarded as a flower of sustenance in ancient China, which means missing and nostalgia. White chrysanthemum is the most suitable, and it can also be matched with some green grass, such as lily, green leaves and carnations, which will be more beautiful. Huang Juhua is called Longevity Chrysanthemum, which is more suitable for visiting patients.

8. Tomb-Sweeping Day should have a look at his forehead in the morning.

On the morning of sweeping the grave, before washing, look at your forehead in the mirror to see if there are dark circles under your eyes. If there is, it means you are unlucky. It is recommended to avoid sweeping graves as much as possible. If you must go, you can wear jade, mahogany and so on. Work it out with you.

9. It is best to fast before sweeping the grave.

It is best to fast before sweeping the grave: when you start sweeping the grave, it is best not to eat food or vegetarian food, and to dress neatly to show courtesy and respect to your ancestors. Experts think this article is very important, but some friends may need to be wronged.

10, it is necessary to give incense to the land of mountain gods when sweeping graves.

When sweeping graves, in addition to placing incense sticks, flowers, fruits, paper money, wine and other things that ancestors loved to eat before their death (the number of sacrificial gifts is random), we should also light incense sticks and burn incense to the land of mountain gods in charge of the cemetery, because the land of mountain gods is the patron saint of the cemetery.

After that, you kowtow respectfully to your ancestors and offer flowers, then burn cymbals and drink a libation (that is, sprinkle wine on the ground to represent a toast to your ancestors). After the ceremony, you can eat and drink, and then you can go after lighting the incense.

1 1, don't laugh and curse when sweeping the grave.

Because the cemetery is the home of ghosts, so don't cross the graves and offerings, don't make a noise, don't laugh and curse, don't swear, don't run around and touch, and don't urinate anywhere. This is not only disrespectful to ancestors, but also a nuisance to nearby gods.

You can't trample on other graves or criticize the design of graves, which will be considered blasphemy. If you encounter a bad atmosphere, you will get into trouble and go home.

12. Don't take pictures in the graves of your ancestors.

In China, ancestor worship is not only to commemorate ancestors, but obviously to worship and pray for the dead. Experts especially remind friends: whether it is the grave sweeper himself or the grave sweeper and cemetery, you should be careful when taking pictures in the graves of your ancestors. When taking pictures, it is even more taboo to take other people's graves into the camera. Otherwise, your fortune is likely to decline and be unbalanced in all aspects.

13. What happened in Tomb-Sweeping Day?

"Burning baggage" is a form of paying homage to ancestors. The so-called "baggage", also known as "parcel", refers to the postal parcel that Xiao sent from Shi Yang to the underworld. The so-called "wrapping skin" is to paste a big bag with white paper.

14, visiting relatives and friends is forbidden in Tomb-Sweeping Day.

It is best for Tomb-Sweeping Day to visit relatives and friends not on the same day, but the next day. Because Tomb-Sweeping Day is a special time to pay homage, it is unreasonable or unlucky to visit relatives and friends at this time. Of course, you can also invite friends and relatives out for dinner.

15, avoid Tomb-Sweeping Day getting married.

Similarly, marriage is a major event in life, so it is best to avoid choosing Tomb-Sweeping Day to get married. Of course, there are still many things about the wedding date.

16. Can I travel in Tomb-Sweeping Day?

An important activity in Tomb-Sweeping Day is hiking. It is understandable to feel the beauty of nature when spring is blooming. However, it is particularly important not to sweep more mountains at other people's sacrifices! Don't say anything unlucky, let alone disrespectful to the dead, and be careful in your activities at night. Therefore, we can't say that Tomb-Sweeping Day is sorry for his ancestors when he travels on holiday.

17, red and purple clothes are forbidden in Tomb-Sweeping Day.

Especially avoid wearing red and purple clothes, you should wear plain clothes. In addition, don't wear red ornaments (except the animal year).

18, does Tomb-Sweeping Day pay attention to the degree of worship?

Of course, attention should be paid to the orderly worship. In order: father, mother, eldest son, eldest daughter, second son, second daughter and so on. After the worship, the sacrifice is blessed by the ancestors, and everyone can eat and take the sacrifice. Finally, remind you to pay attention to fire safety, and you can go after lighting the incense.

19, will Tomb-Sweeping Day take "Yin Qi" home?

This problem is difficult to explain simply. In fact, as long as you are kind and show respect for your ancestors, you will also respect the deceased around you, and your heart will be open and there will be no problem at all. After going home from worshipping God, a brazier ceremony can be held if necessary, which can remove the "gas field" caused by worshiping God when the fortune is low.

20. Can a wife go to the grave when her husband dies?

There is a saying in the street that a wife can't go to the grave three years before her husband dies. This is a matter of custom, as long as we respect local customs. If there is such a local custom, it is best to avoid it, otherwise it will bring a lot of psychological troubles in the future. If there is no local custom, it has nothing to do with this taboo.

2 1, can you go to the grave with your friends?

For various reasons, many people may encounter the problem of whether to accompany their friends to the grave, such as whether their girlfriends accompany their boyfriends to the grave, whether their subordinates accompany their bosses to the grave, and even whether they accompany their customers to the grave in business.

Outsiders had better not accompany them to the grave, because their aura is different. If it is really unavoidable, then I suggest you wear a mascot to ward off evil spirits, such as mahogany hand beads, otherwise you will be taboo.

22. Why did Tomb-Sweeping Day dream about his dead ancestors?

Some people dream of their dead relatives or friends before Tomb-Sweeping Day almost every year, and even talk to him in their dreams. In fact, this has clearly told you that it is time to sweep their graves.

23. Why avoid buying shoes during the Qingming period?

Some people just celebrate their birthdays in Tomb-Sweeping Day, so sometimes it is inevitable to buy a pair of shoes during their stay in Tomb-Sweeping Day. Don't you know that shoes are homophonic with evil, so you don't usually buy shoes at this time. If you really need it, stagger the time to buy it.

Remind you why shoe stores are not doing well in Tomb-Sweeping Day. If a friend accidentally bought shoes on Qingming Day, how to ask these friends to wrap them in red paper, leave them at the door all night, and then burn the red paper early in the morning.

The custom of Tomb-Sweeping Day

Tomb-Sweeping Day custom 1: cuju.

Bow is a rubber ball, the skin of which is made of leather, and the ball is stuffed with wool. Cuju is kicking the ball with your feet. This is a popular game in ancient Tomb-Sweeping Day. According to legend, it was invented by the Yellow Emperor with the original purpose of training warriors.

Tomb-Sweeping Day Custom 2: Swing.

This is the custom of ancient Tomb-Sweeping Day in China. Swing, that is, lift the rope, move. It has a very long history. It was originally called Qian Qiu, but later it was changed into a swing to avoid taboos. In ancient times, swings were made of branches and tied with ribbons. Later, it gradually developed into two ropes, a pedal swing. Swing can not only improve health, but also cultivate courage, which is deeply loved by people, especially children.

Tomb-Sweeping Day Custom 3: Flying kites.

Flying kites is a popular custom in Tomb-Sweeping Day. In ancient times, flying kites was not only a recreational activity, but also an act of witchcraft: they thought flying kites could release their bad breath. Therefore, when flying kites in Tomb-Sweeping Day, many people will write all the disasters they know on paper kites. When the kite flies high, they cut the kite string and let the kite float away with the wind, symbolizing that their illness and dirty air have been taken away by the kite.

Tomb-Sweeping Day Custom 4: Cockfighting.

In ancient times, cockfighting competitions prevailed in Qingming, which began in Qingming and lasted until the summer solstice. The earliest record of cockfighting in China can be found in Zuo Zhuan. In the Tang dynasty, cockfighting became a common practice, not only among the people, but also the emperor. For example, Tang Xuanzong likes cockfighting best.

Tomb-Sweeping Day Custom 5: Silkworm Flower Festival

"Silkworm Flower Festival" is a unique folk culture in Silkworm Township. During the past period in Tomb-Sweeping Day, this folk activity was held in Wu Tong, Wuzhen, Chongfu and Zhouquan. Every year, the Silkworm Flower Festival is crowded with people, and there are many activities, such as welcoming the silkworm god, rocking the clippers, making noise in the Taiwan Pavilion, worshipping incense benches, boxing, dragon lanterns, lifting poles and singing operas. Some of these activities are carried out on shore, and most of them are carried out on ships, which is very characteristic of water towns.

Tomb-Sweeping Day Custom 6: Shoot willow.

Shooting willow is a game to practice archery. According to the records of the Ming Dynasty, pigeons were placed in gourds, then the gourds were hung high on willow trees, and the gourds and pigeons flew out with bows, and the victory or defeat was judged by the height of the flying pigeons.

Tomb-Sweeping Day's custom seven: Go for an outing.

During the Qingming Festival, spring returns to the earth, and nature presents a vibrant scene everywhere, which is a good time to go for an outing. People in our country have always maintained the habit of going for an outing in Qingming.

Tomb-Sweeping Day Custom 8: Tug of War

It was called "tug of war" in the early days and "strong hook" in the Tang Dynasty. It was invented at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period, which became popular in the military and later spread among the people. During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, a large tug-of-war was held in Tomb-Sweeping Day. Since then, tug-of-war has become a part of the Qingming custom.

Tomb-Sweeping Day's custom nine: planting trees

Before and after Tomb-Sweeping Day, the spring was bright and the spring rain was falling, and the survival rate of planted seedlings was high and the growth was fast. Therefore, China has the habit of planting trees in Qingming since ancient times. Some people even call Tomb-Sweeping Day Arbor Day. The custom of planting trees has been passed down to this day.

Tomb-Sweeping Day Custom 10: Grave-sweeping and ancestor worship.

In the history of China, it was forbidden to eat cold food and worship ancestors by fire, and it became a continuous custom and tradition for Tomb-Sweeping Day to sweep graves to worship ancestors. Even in today's society, before and after Tomb-Sweeping Day, people still have the custom of going to graves to pay homage to their ancestors: uprooting weeds, placing offerings, burning incense and praying in front of graves, burning paper money and gold ingots, or simply offering a bunch of flowers to express their memory of their ancestors.

What are the taboos for Tomb-Sweeping Day's birthday?

1, Tomb-Sweeping Day's birthday is best celebrated during the day, not at night.

2. For Tomb-Sweeping Day's birthday, it's best not to travel far, try not to climb mountains, stay away from rivers and waters, and so on.

3, birthday gifts, clocks and watches are not accepted, indicating that they refuse to send the final-clock.

4. Avoid swearing and unlucky words on your birthday.

5. It is forbidden for four people to celebrate their birthdays together (including themselves). One more person or one less person will do.

6, don't kill the birthday, it is best to let go and accumulate virtue.

7. On birthdays, popular men everywhere don't have three. Women don't commit four taboos, that is, men are only 30 years old and women are only 40 years old.

8. A 60-year-old friend suggested that you can spend your birthday quietly at home, without publicity or high-profile, otherwise trouble may follow.

After 9.80 years old, friends can celebrate their birthdays with great fanfare, because through birthdays, they can get a lot of positive energy, which can prolong life for the birthday girl.