Essentials and taboos of burning paper during the 2022 Chinese Ghost Festival-Today’s Hot Topics: When to burn money-burning paper during the 2022 Chinese Ghost Festival?
Introduction: It is the Ghost Festival again. Although the title of Ghost Festival makes us taboo about the arrival of this festival, it is also a day for us to worship our ancestors, so we still need to understand the ritual procedures. Zu needs to burn paper money, and it must be burned at a specific time. So when will the money-burning paper be burned during the 2022 Ghost Festival? What are the etiquette and taboos of burning paper during the 2022 Ghost Festival? Let’s go and see it with the editor.
When will the money-burning paper be burned during the 2022 Hungry Ghost Festival
Generally after 9 pm and before 12 pm.
The time to burn paper during the Hungry Ghost Festival must be chosen when it is completely dark, usually after 9 pm and before 12 pm.
Burning paper money is the most solemn sacrificial activity during the period. Depending on the region, the time for burning paper money varies. In some areas, paper money will be burned in advance and on July 14th. But generally speaking, the paper money burning activity is the most grand on the night of July 15th.
It is said that at midnight on the night of July 15th, the Lord of Hell will close the door of ghosts, so those lonely ghosts will take the opportunity to cause trouble. In order to prevent the "ghosts" from the mountains and wild animals from entering the house, every household will stay in the house. Paper money is burned inside and outside the house, and incense and wax paper are lit to surround the house. Children are not allowed to go out at night to prevent being caught by wild ghosts in the chaos.
What to pay attention to when burning paper during the 2022 Ghost Festival
Time
The first thing to pay attention to is the time to burn paper. On the day of Ghost Festival, it is not about when If you burn paper, you can go out and burn it. It is definitely not possible during the day, because the Yang energy is dominant during the day, so burning paper is inappropriate and ineffective; and if it is too late, it is not appropriate. The deeper the night, the heavier the Yin energy, especially during such a sensitive time as the Ghost Festival. If you go out too late to burn paper, you will easily be hit by evil spirits.
The best time to burn paper is after the sun has just set. At this time, the Yang Qi gradually fades away, and the effect of burning paper is best. After 7:30, it is not recommended that everyone go out to burn paper.
Location
Where to burn paper is also an issue that needs attention. Different places have different customs about this: some places will put a brazier at the door to burn it to ancestors; Some places will choose to burn paper outside. The specific location depends on local customs. If you choose to burn paper outside, it is best to burn some paper at the intersection.
Draw a circle
After choosing a place to burn paper, it is best to clean the ground before burning. Remember to use the small wooden stick you carry with you to draw a circle and circle the paper money we burn. Inside, however, this circle cannot be drawn as a solid circle. It would not be good if it were completely enclosed. Remember to leave an opening, and the location of the opening should be in the southwest direction.
Burn both inside and outside the circle
In addition to burning paper money inside the circle, it is best for us to burn a few pieces of paper outside the circle. In traditional Feng Shui, this is to appease the orphans. The best way to get rid of ghosts is this way, not only will they not cause you trouble, but they will bless you.
Don’t turn it over randomly
When the paper money is burning, we usually use a small stick to gently lift it to allow the paper money to fully burn. However, the degree of turning must not be too large. Don't let the paper money be too scattered, it is best to burn it into a whole.
Taboos for burning paper during the 2022 Ghost Festival
Do not step on paper ashes with your feet
Whether it is the paper money you burned or the paper ashes left behind by others. , you can step over or go around it if you encounter it, but don't step on it with your feet, it will affect your luck.
No taking pictures
Nowadays, taking pictures has become a habit for us. Whether traveling or eating, we like to take pictures first as a courtesy. However, on the Ghost Festival, it is best to take less pictures. The number of times you take photos, especially when burning paper, you must not take photos for freshness.
Don’t pick up unowned money on the roadside
When you are burning paper outside, if you see money dropped on the ground on the road, do not reach out to pick it up, as this will harm other ghosts. He said that this kind of behavior is undoubtedly "stealing money" from them and can easily lead to disaster.
Don’t make small talk
When burning paper, you can lightly recite the titles of your ancestors, but don’t make casual greetings with the people around you, let alone talk too much about yourself and your family. So as not to bring unnecessary trouble to yourself and your family.