What customs can be abandoned in Tomb-Sweeping Day?

The custom of burning paper money to sweep graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day should be abolished.

Although money for burning paper is circulated among the people, it caters to the public's psychology of compensating the deceased during the sacrifice. However, with the continuous development of the times and the progress of science, the customs of this festival are gradually changing. We no longer believe that burning paper money can bring tangible compensation to the deceased. On the contrary, these uncivilized behaviors not only affect the city appearance, pollute the air, but also bring fire hazards.

"The so-called' sincerity is the spirit', the greatest respect for the deceased is not ostentation and extravagance, not the amount of money burned, but the sincerity of the grave sweeper. Only by putting aside distracting thoughts and showing sincere respect and "respect for respect's sake" can the Qingming Festival be more "Qingming Festival" in Tomb-Sweeping Day. We respect tradition, and the meaning of Tomb-Sweeping Day is to express our sincere sorrow for the loss of our loved ones.

When offering sacrifices, if the family burns a lot of paper money, it seems to bring comfort to the heart. The sky is full of cigarettes and ashes floating around, which really violates the true meaning of the "Qingming" season.

Therefore, we advocate here that Tomb-Sweeping Day should be carried out in the form of flowers, trees, "leisure" grave sweeping and online mourning halls. Knowing courtesy and righteousness, following a good family style, with a clear and indifferent heart, through civilized sacrifices, swept away the grief passed on to the deceased relatives.