Fire Engineer: What should I pay attention to during Qingming Tomb Sweeping Sacrifice?
The taboo of ancestor worship in Tomb-Sweeping Day is almost related to grave-sweeping, so we discuss it together.
First, preparations should be made before sweeping the grave
1, Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave sweeping is not as early as possible.
According to our own situation, it is best to finish the grave sweeping activities at 5-7 o'clock, that is, Shi Mao, which is one of the ancient calendars. Of course, it is generally not so early now, but we should also remind our friends that it is best to finish the grave sweeping activities before 3 pm, because the yang has gradually subsided and the yin has gradually increased.
2. 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 to show courtesy and respect for your ancestors.
You can't wear it casually when sweeping the grave.
In order to respect the dead, grave sweepers should wear solemn clothes, thoughts, words and deeds. Generally speaking, when sweeping graves, you should wear dark clothes, dress neatly and look solemn.
Tomb-Sweeping Day has to buy suitable flowers to mourn the dead.
In ancient China, chrysanthemum was regarded as a flower of sustenance, which meant yearning and nostalgia. White chrysanthemums are fine, and Bai Baihe is more suitable for grave-sweeping.
Secondly, some people should avoid Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave-sweeping.
1. Generally speaking, pregnant women should avoid activities in Tomb-Sweeping Day, not only that. Strictly speaking, it is best for women not to take part in such activities when they come to their official holidays, especially after 3 pm to attend the Qingming grave sweeping activities.
2. On the day of grave sweeping, if you are in poor health or depressed, it is recommended not to go to the cemetery, because at this moment, your body and mind are in a weak state.
There is a saying in the workshop: three years before her husband's death, her wife can't go to the grave. 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.
Third, Tomb-Sweeping Day avoided offering sacrifices to the Chinese zodiac to sweep the grave that day.
1, Zodiac Tiger, Zodiac Hedge, the most serious is the Zodiac of Chong Ke Tai Sui, because this year is the Year of the Monkey in Shen Bing, and the people of Zodiac Tiger are too old this year, and those who are too old will be in trouble, so it is best not to go up the mountain to sweep the grave this year.
2, the zodiac monkey, the zodiac monkey is their own animal year, but also their own unlucky year, because the animal year itself is low, people often think it is an unlucky year, the animal year is too old, too old to take the lead, no happiness is bound to be a disaster, it is best not to go to the grave.
3. Zodiac dragons and dogs
People who are born in the Year of the Monkey will be worse to the elderly at home, and white things are easy to appear. The zodiac dog family has sad things, crying and other pessimistic things. Because their fortune is relatively low, it is best not to go to the grave. If you go, Tomb-Sweeping Day had better take a bath with "grapefruit leaves" after returning home.
Fourth, matters needing attention in the process of grave sweeping
1, Tomb-Sweeping Day must visit the grave according to seniority.
Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave-sweeping should also be viewed according to generations: father-mother-eldest son-eldest daughter-two sons-two daughters, etc.
Don't laugh and curse when sweeping the grave.
The cemetery is the home of ghosts. You can't cross graves, offer offerings, make loud noises, laugh and curse, swear words or run around. 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.
Don't take photos in the ancestral graves at will.
In China, ancestor worship is not only to commemorate ancestors, but obviously to worship and pray for the dead. Therefore, it is not advisable for Tomb-Sweeping Day to go to the grave and take out his mobile phone or camera to shoot.
4, Tomb-Sweeping Day grave to trim the weeds in front of the grave.
There is a saying in the street that the cemetery is the place where ancestors sleep, that is, the yin house, just like the room in the Yang world. If not pruned, weeds will inevitably affect ancestors, and ancestors can't protect their offspring well.
5. Tomb-Sweeping Day's sacrifice after going to the grave is edible.
Many children are interested in Tomb-Sweeping Day's offerings to grave-sweepers. They often steal them when their parents are not looking, and their parents will scold them. In fact, sacrifices are blessed by ancestors and can be eaten.
6. Avoid wearing big red and purple.
Tomb-Sweeping Day can't wear red and purple to the grave, which is a respect for his ancestors.
Matters needing attention in Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave sweeping.
After sweeping the grave, if you feel physically and mentally exhausted, you can take a bath and change clothes.