In terms of food, it can include three animals, five animals, twelve dishes and five flavors. Three animals refer to the meat of pigs, chickens and fish, and five animals refer to the meat of pigs, chickens, fish, sheep (or cattle) and ducks (or geese). The meat should be cut into small pieces and put on a plate, which should be placed neatly and beautifully. Twelve-dish bowl refers to a small bowl composed of twelve kinds of vegetarian dishes or meat dishes, and five-flavor bowl refers to a small bowl composed of salt, rice wine (or white wine), tea (or water), sesame oil (or sesame oil) and five seasonings, namely onion, ginger and garlic. These dishes should try to choose ingredients that ancestors like to eat or have special significance, and should be clean and hygienic.
Among paper money, paper money and incense sticks are very important offerings. Paper money represents the material contribution and wealth of ancestors, while incense sticks are used to send incense to ancestors, so that ancestors can feel the attention and yearning of future generations.
It is worth noting that some areas may have some unique customs and habits, so it is best to know the local customs and habits before preparing grave-sweeping sacrifices.