In the past, mourning was even a strict social system. If someone violates it, they will be labeled as unfilial, which will have a great negative impact on their career and life.

The ancients believed that filial piety should generally be observed for three years, sometimes for 27 months, because the time for elders to breastfeed was 27 months.

There are many taboos and customs of filial piety among the people:

1, it is forbidden to go to other people's homes, especially to patients' homes.

2. undertaker is forbidden to watch weddings, parturients, babies, etc. , so as not to offend other people's festive events.

3. During the mourning period, you can't sing and dance, let alone take a wife and concubinage, and even restrain your original desires.

In ancient times, even during mourning, you couldn't pay attention to the main entrance.

The ancients also set up sheds beside their parents' graves to mourn.

6. You can't eat for three days after your loved one dies. On the fourth day, I can only eat a little porridge. After seven days, you can eat fruits and vegetables. After February 7th, you can eat meat. And during the three years of mourning, you can't drink.