Tomb-Sweeping Day's knowledge of Tomb-Sweeping Day is of great significance to us, because it is closely related to our real life and cultural heritage. Do you all know Qingming? The following compiled the relevant knowledge points of Tomb-Sweeping Day.
Tomb-Sweeping Day's knowledge points 1 Speaking of Tomb-Sweeping Day,
You should think of the poem of Du Mu, a poet in Tang Dynasty:
"It rains in the Qingming period.
Pedestrians on the road want to break their souls. "
Yes, the first traditional element of Tomb-Sweeping Day is to worship ancestors and deceased relatives, so Qingming is inevitably shrouded in the sad atmosphere of rain and loss of soul.
In fact, worshipping in sorrow is a sincere gratitude and memory to our ancestors, and it is also a reflection to calm down and seek the meaning of this life.
Where does our national blood come from? What kind of hopes and sustenance do we carry from our ancestors? What should we leave for the next generation? These are things that are difficult for us to calm down and think in our busy life from nine to five, and worship gives us an opportunity, which is equivalent to repositioning ourselves in the multiple backgrounds of society and family.
Know where you come from and where you are going. It reminds us that this generation has responsibilities, but it also gives us the courage and strength to forge ahead and forge ahead.
Close to nature
After the solemn worship, there is another thing that should be done, that is, a pleasant outing, which is the second traditional element of Tomb-Sweeping Day.
Therefore, Tomb-Sweeping Day is also called "Youth Day".
The weather is just right during the Qingming Festival.
Peach blossom and plum blossom,
Wicker is very gentle.
The ancients owned it.
"Ma Zhi Chun Jiao"
A vivid description of "going out of town in spring"
Relatives are sitting around the green field in Fiona Fang.
The spring breeze is blowing,
Birds and flowers,
The children are playing and chasing again. ...
Memories and sadness that just happened in the cemetery.
It will spread out,
Take care of your emotions in laughter,
With responsibility, hope and courage,
Go back to study and work easily and happily,
Start a new day ...
Cherish spring scenery
Actually, one more thing,
That is to advise everyone.
Tomb-Sweeping Day's breakfast that day.
Have a snack or two in Qingming season-
Youth League.
The shape of the green ball is as green as jade.
It smells blue,
It tastes soft and sweet.
This was once a regional delicacy in the Qingming period in Jiangnan. Now, with the development of commercial logistics and people's attention to traditional festivals, it is no longer difficult to find anywhere.
I hope friends from all over the country, even overseas, will eat some green balls and taste the grass, spring and tradition during their stay in Tomb-Sweeping Day.
Sincere worship
go on an outing
Tasting youth league
……
Teachers, parents,
Various traditional customs in Tomb-Sweeping Day.
It contains the wisdom and good wishes of our ancestors.
Qingming,
This is also an educational opportunity.
Thanksgiving education,
Close to nature,
Live up to spring,
Cherish every day.
This Qingming,
Who do you miss most?
Tomb-Sweeping Day's Knowledge Point 2 The Legend of the Origin of Tomb-Sweeping Day.
According to legend, Zhong Er, the son of Jin State in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, went into exile to escape the scourge. Zhong Er fainted from hunger. In order to save Zhong Er, Jiezitui cut a piece of meat from his leg and cooked it with fire for Zhong Er to eat. Nineteen years later, Zhong Er returned to China to become a monarch, namely Jin Wengong, one of the famous five tyrants in the Spring and Autumn Period. After Jin Wengong came to power, he greatly rewarded his courtiers who shared weal and woe with him, except for Jie Zitui. Someone defended meson in front of Jin Wengong.
Jin Wengong suddenly remembered the past and felt guilty, and immediately sent someone to ask meson to take the court as an official's reward. Jiezitui doesn't want to see him, and has been hiding in Mianshan behind his mother's back. Therefore, someone came up with an idea. He said, it is best to set Yamakaji free and set fire on three sides, leaving one side. When the fire burns, the meson will come out by itself. Jin Wengong ordered the promotion of Yamakaji. Unexpectedly, the fire burned for three days and three nights. After the fire was put out, the meson was not pushed out after all. Looking up the mountain, the mother and son were holding a charred willow tree and were dead.
Jin Wengong looked at meson's body and cried for a while, then buried it. The following year, Jin Wengong led his ministers to hike in plain clothes to show their respect and condolences. Walking to the grave, I saw the dead old willow come back to life, with thousands of green branches dancing in the wind. After the sacrifice, Jin Wengong named the resurrected old willow "Qingming Willow" and designated this day as Tomb-Sweeping Day.
Tomb-Sweeping Day custom
Swing/fall/a thousand times
This is the custom of ancient Tomb-Sweeping Day in China. Wang Renyu's "The Legacy of Kaiyuan Tianbao" in the Five Dynasties recorded: "The Solstice Cold Food Festival in Tianbao Palace actually erected a swing, which made the wives in the palace think it was a feast with a smile. The emperor called it a semi-fairy play, so the scholars in Beijing called it ",and Wen Yanbo, the prime minister of the Song Dynasty, wrote a poem" Cold Food Days Crossing the Dragon Gate ".
Kick/kick/bow
Bow is a rubber ball, the skin of which is made of leather, and the ball is filled with wool. Cuju is playing football with your feet. This is a popular game in ancient Tomb-Sweeping Day. According to legend, it was invented by the Yellow Emperor with the original purpose of training warriors. Playing polo is also one of the ways to play the Dragon Boat Festival. Polo is riding a horse and hitting with a stick. In ancient times, it was called bowing. There is a saying in the "History of the Three Kingdoms, Cao Zhimingdu".
Tomb-Sweeping Day, the sooner the grave is swept, the better?
There are two time issues involved here:
First, did Tomb-Sweeping Day sweep the grave that day or before and after? The sooner the better? As long as you are in Tomb-Sweeping Day, it is convenient for you. Of course, there are some local customs everywhere, and we should respect them. In addition, for some customs, there are some differences in the time for sweeping graves for relatives who have died within one year and relatives who have died more than one year. Friends should abide by relevant local customs.
Second, is it better to leave as soon as possible on the day of grave sweeping?
Not necessarily. It depends on your own situation. It's better to be at 5-7 o'clock, which is Shi Mao. In the ancient calendar, it was a. Of course, it's usually not that early now, but remind friends that it's best to finish the Qingming Festival before 3 pm, because the yang has gradually subsided and the yin has gradually increased. If people are unlucky, they are easily entangled or harassed by yin.
Can pregnant women go to the grave in Tomb-Sweeping Day?
Generally speaking, pregnant women should avoid taking part in the Qingming Festival, and not only that. Strictly speaking, it is best for women not to take part in such activities when they have their period, especially after 3 pm. Remind friends: our motherland is vast, and the custom of sweeping graves in the north and the south is slightly different. For example, in the south, children usually go to the grave, while in some places in the north, daughters usually don't. If they are married daughters, they will go to the grave with their husbands.
Why don't you smile and curse when you sweep the grave?
Because the cemetery is the home of ghosts, you should not go over graves and offerings, make loud noises, ridicule and curse, use foul language, run around and touch, and urinate everywhere. This is not only a disrespect for your ancestors, but also a harassment of nearby gods. You can't trample on other graves or criticize the design of graves, which will be considered blasphemy. If you encounter a bad atmosphere, you will get into trouble and go home.
Why should we be careful when taking pictures in the graves of our ancestors?
In China, ancestor worship is not only to commemorate ancestors, but obviously means to worship and pray for the dead. Be careful when taking photos in the graves of ancestors, whether it is the grave sweeper himself or the grave sweeper and cemetery. It is even more taboo to bring other graves into the camera when taking pictures. Otherwise, your fortune is likely to decline and be unbalanced in all aspects.
A friend said, "When I went to visit the grave three years ago, I took a photo at my ancestors' cemetery because I couldn't understand it. In addition to taking photos of the grave sweeper himself, I also took photos with the cemetery, and other graves were also taken into the camera when taking photos. Can I remedy the misfortune caused by deleting these photos? "In addition to deleting or destroying these photos, it is best to burn incense at the door. Please go out and get angry.
What flowers should Tomb-Sweeping Day buy to mourn the dead?
It is usually chrysanthemum, because chrysanthemum is regarded as a flower of sustenance in ancient China, which means missing and nostalgia. White chrysanthemum is the most suitable, and it can be matched with some green grass, such as lily, green leaves and carnations, which will be more beautiful. Huang Ju, known as Longevity Chrysanthemum, is more suitable for visiting patients.
Tomb-Sweeping Day's knowledge points 3 Tomb-Sweeping Day's customs and taboos
Chen Peng's research on the fate of dream interpretation custom found that any activity held in the name of clan is an opportunity for unity and information sharing. Grasping it well is very beneficial to the cause, to the inheritance of family thoughts, and to the blessing of fate. People in a foreign land can easily find warmth, not to mention how much wealth they can bring immediately, but at least they are unlikely to be bullied. Any act of holding a group to keep warm can resolve many fortune disadvantages. Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave-sweeping, just grave-sweeping? Really not!
Tomb-Sweeping Day is a festival to worship ancestors and sweep graves. Taboo must be said.
What can't be done in Qingming Festival: It rains a lot during Qingming Festival, and pedestrians on the road want to break their souls. In this atmosphere, it is not suitable for holding weddings, birthday parties and other festive activities. Tomb-Sweeping Day's birthday usually needs to be postponed or advanced. Qingming is not suitable for visiting relatives and friends.
People who are not suitable for grave-sweeping: people in Tang Yin who are dark, babies under 3 years old, pregnant women, seriously ill patients, and people who have just finished major surgery or have had surgery soon. These taboos are to protect the health of these people and avoid accidents.
Precautions in the process of sweeping graves: It is best to sweep graves in the morning and morning. Dress appropriately. You can't fight with a smile and don't hold disrespectful comments. After all, ancestor worship is a very serious matter. You can't take pictures of graves. You can't take pictures under the big tree in the graveyard. You can't pee anywhere in the cemetery. You can't take the flowers and trees around the grave home. Don't take the rest of the incense sticks and funerary objects home. Sacrificial offerings are generally not taken home, and meat is taken home in some areas.
Finally, Chen Peng's dream interpretation reminds everyone, especially young people, that whether you are keen on ancestor worship or not, your parents will see it and keep it in mind, because they sometimes wonder whether you will hold a memorial service and perform filial piety for your ancestors in a hundred years. So, if possible, go back to your hometown to worship your ancestors. Especially if there are already dead relatives in the dream, it is essentially the call of the soul.