How long did Tomb-Sweeping Day leave willow branches at the door?
Qingming willow insertion refers to the act of inserting willow branches under the eaves or wearing a willow hat on your head.
Some people say that this behavior is to commemorate Shennong, who taught us agricultural knowledge. Others said that this behavior was passed down by people imitating Jin Wengong's memorial meson. In Tomb-Sweeping Day, people often put willow branches on the lintel, or put them in wicker hats to wear on their heads. Because Tomb-Sweeping Day is one of the three major Halloween festivals in China, and willow plays the role of geomantic omen, people often use willow branches during their stay in Tomb-Sweeping Day to prevent being polluted by unclean things or persecuted by bad luck.
Of course, during his stay in Tomb-Sweeping Day, there was also a willow saying, that is, the memorial meson was pushed to burn under the willow, which made Jin Wengong and his officials and people feel very painful. Therefore, future generations express their nostalgia and sadness through the custom of inserting willow branches. In addition, the homonym of "Liu" has been used to express the meaning of parting, parting, conveying memories and sadness since ancient times. Willow is a symbolic plant in early spring. Its exuberance symbolizes the strength of life and the arrival of hope. Willow branches are soft and elastic, which means that people should maintain strong toughness in the face of setbacks and difficulties. Inserting willows is also a way to express sadness and nostalgia. People will also decorate the cemetery with willows to express their thoughts and respect for their deceased relatives.