The July 7th Festival is one of the traditional Chinese festivals, also called "July 7th Half".

On the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month, people will offer sacrifices to their ancestors and pray for peace and happiness.

This day is also the Ghost Festival. People believe that on this day the gates of hell are opened and ghosts can come out and wander. Therefore, sacrifices must be performed to avoid interference from ghosts.

Why don’t we burn paper on July 7th?

In traditional customs, people will burn paper money, paper clothes, paper cars and other items on the July 7th Festival to provide supplies to ancestors and ghosts.

However, in modern society, with the improvement of environmental awareness, more and more people have begun to oppose burning paper.

Because burning paper will produce a large amount of carbon dioxide and harmful substances, which will have an impact on the environment and health.

In addition, burning paper also poses certain safety risks.

In the process of burning paper, the fire can easily get out of control and cause a fire accident.

Therefore, in order to protect the environment and safety, more and more people are beginning to advocate not burning paper on July 7th.

How to celebrate July 7th?

Although not burning paper has become a trend, there are still many ways to celebrate July 7th.

Here are some common ways to celebrate: Sacrificing ancestors One of the most important traditional customs of Q7 Festival is to worship ancestors.

People will place flowers, fruits, food and other offerings at home or in front of their ancestors' graves, burn incense and light candles to express respect and prayers to their ancestors.

The July 7th Festival is also a good time to enjoy flower lanterns.

On this day, lantern displays and celebrations are held all over the country.

People can enjoy the lanterns, taste delicious food and feel the festive atmosphere.

Eating July Half Rice Dumplings is one of the special delicacies of the July 7th Festival.

It is made with fillings such as glutinous rice and bean paste wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed. It has a soft and glutinous texture, sweet and delicious taste.

Eating half-month rice dumplings also expresses respect and memory for ancestors.

Conclusion: July 7th Festival is an important traditional festival. Although it has become a trend not to burn paper, there are still many ways to celebrate it.

While celebrating, we must also pay attention to environmental protection and safety to make the July 7th Festival healthier, safer and more civilized.