The tradition of ancestor worship in China has a long history. When did it start?

Sacrifice is divided into ancestor worship and all kinds of ghost worship. Sacrifice originated in ancient times. The ancients believed that ghosts and gods had great authority and could decide people's fate, so they respected ghosts and gods very much. They divided ghosts and gods into three categories: gods, territories, people and ghosts, with people and ghosts-ancestors as the main worship objects.

They believe that although the ancestors passed away, the soul still exists, which can bring disasters and blessings to future generations. Therefore, they all made a timetable and made religious sacrifices. In the process of historical evolution, the concept of family and ancestor worship has become increasingly weak in many places, and Lingnan attaches importance to traditional customs, which are still prevalent today.

China has inherited the tradition of ancestor worship for thousands of years, which has multiple psychological functions, the most important of which is to drink water and think of the source, and to worship ancestors because of filial piety. This concept of ancestor worship has continued to this day, forming the characteristics of our culture.