Introduction to the taboos and precautions for tomb sweeping and ancestor worship on the Qingming Fe

1. Avoid scolding and criticizing ancestors.

After the tomb sweeping is completed, someone takes the child to go, maybe it was solemn at first, and as soon as it is over, it starts to fight and laugh. Laughing and scolding is a great disrespect, and it is even more undesirable to criticize the ancestors, including passing by other people's cemeteries, and judging the deceased's character is blasphemous.

2. Do not take photos in the cemetery.

The purpose of tomb sweeping is to worship the ancestors, not to have fun. There are gods in the head, when everyone sweeps the tomb, you must be respectful, concentrate and be cautious, and it is not advisable to take a group photo in the cemetery, or even take a Tik Tok Tok. If there are photos, they need to be deleted or destroyed**.

3. Pregnant women should avoid sweeping graves, and children under the age of 6 should not participate.

It is best for pregnant women to avoid tomb sweeping activities during the Qingming Festival, not only because the yin qi is heavy, but also during the Qingming season, the weather and the surrounding environment are not conducive to the safety of the fetus. If you must go for special reasons, I recommend putting a small compass on the inside of your clothes and applying essential oil with you before going.

4. It is best for outsiders not to participate in other people's tomb sweeping.

During the Qingming Dynasty, it was taboo to participate in tomb sweeping as an outsider. After all, they are not a family, and their blessings are also different, which may cause disorder in the aura, leading to unharmony and bad luck. If it is unavoidable, it is advisable to wear a small compass.

5. Do not wear red and purple.

It is not possible to wear red and purple to the grave during the Qingming Festival, and I believe that everyone will not wear such clothes to participate in such activities. However, there will always be people who are negligent and inadvertently use red in their wearing or underwear. Of course, the natal year is an exception, and underwear can be worn red.

6. Do not buy shoes if you don't cover your forehead.

The hair should not cover the forehead during the Qingming Festival, the forehead is the magic lamp of the human body, and it cannot be covered. At the same time, shoes should not be purchased on the same day, because shoes are the same evil, and most friends with a little common sense will not buy shoes on this day, so as not to be unlucky. If some friends accidentally buy shoes on this day, it is recommended to wrap the shoes in red paper, put them at the door overnight, and burn the red paper early the next morning.

7. Those who are in poor health and bad luck should avoid sweeping the grave.

A person who is in a state of illness, or is in a weak state, or who has had bad luck recently, and everything is not going well, it is better not to participate in the tomb sweeping activities, because such a person is in a state of general fortune slump.

8. Do not eat the offerings you bring before the sacrifice.

Offerings prepared for the sacrifice cannot be eaten before the sacrifice, these offerings are for the ancestors, and if we eat them in advance, it is disrespectful to them. However, after the sacrifice is over, everyone can still take these tributes home and enjoy them for themselves. Moreover, in some places, it is believed that this kind of tribute that has participated in the sacrifice will be better eaten with the blessing of the ancestors.

Most of the people who go out to worship their ancestors need to climb the mountain, and it is best to wear sneakers when going out; If the ancestral grave is not swept for a year, it will inevitably be full of weeds, so remember to bring hoes, sickles, matches and other related items when you go out; Some ancestral graves may be far away from the place of departure, so if you are driving by car, check your car before setting off to see if there is enough gasoline and whether there is still water in the tank. 2.The gentleman on the Qingming Festival should beware of going out to sweep the tomb for a long time during the Qingming Festival, and should pay attention to anti-theft.

Doors and windows should be locked before going out to prevent the gentleman on the beam from patronizing the door. A Mr. Liang confided in the author that when he went out to sweep the grave last year, he forgot to close the window on the balcony before going out, and he spent a long time sweeping the tomb in the field. 3.

Qingming ancestor sun protection and rain protection is indispensable to go out to sweep the tomb on the Qingming Festival, first of all, pay attention to the change of weather, it is necessary to pay attention to the weather forecast before going out, hats and umbrellas are carry-on items when going out, the hat is best to be a wide-brimmed hat, the brim of the wide-brimmed hat can effectively protect the forehead and face. If it's a sunny day, don't forget that 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. is the time when the sun is at its strongest, you should try to avoid exposure to the sun, whether adults or children, it is best to apply some sunscreen, the effect of sunscreen can generally only last for a few hours, so you should apply it again every 2 to 3 hours. It's also good to wear sunglasses, which can protect our eyes from UV rays directly.

4.Qingming ancestor fire safety is the most important spring in March, everything recovers, the weather is warmer, many dead grass and leaves on the mountain are getting drier, and the ancestors are inevitably burning incense and paper, fireworks and firecrackers, ** due to the fire caused by the fire of the ancestors is not uncommon, which requires us to pay special attention to fire safety when worshipping the ancestors. Smoking, setting off fireworks, and burning incense and paper all have the potential to catch fire.

The best thing to do is to hoe out a clearing of land as a firecracker area for incense paper and firecrackers, and when lighting these items, you should also prevent the wind from blowing and sparks flying, and be sure to extinguish all the fires before leaving. 5.Qingming ancestor environmental awareness to pay attention to the sake of convenience, many people like to sweep the tomb on the Qingming Festival like picnics, always like to bring their own disposable tableware, plastic bags, etc., if the meal is not disposed of these used things, it is bound to create a lot of white garbage, which requires us to pay attention to the environment.

The disposal method is very simple, bury the garbage deep or find an open space to burn it before leaving. 6.In previous years, many people like to do big things during the Qingming Festival, engage in clanism, go out in groups, and use incense, paper money and other ancestral worship items are luxurious and extravagant, forming a bad atmosphere of comparing with each other, and finally causing serious extravagance and waste.

In some places, there are still live chickens and ducks during the Qingming Festival, and even pigs and sheep are slaughtered, and the atmosphere is more grand than the New Year, and there is a great sense of comparison. In fact, the Qingming Festival, as a traditional folk festival, is mainly to mourn and remember the ancestors, and there is no need to make such a big show. Besides, overeating can also cause a lot of damage to the body.

Tomb sweeping and ancestor worship on Qingming Festival is a traditional festival that everyone attaches great importance to, but according to folk customs, there are many taboos to pay attention to, otherwise it may attract bad luck. See below.

01 It's best to dress plainly, don't wear red and purple clothes.

02 Pregnant women should avoid visiting graves, because if they are pregnant with a child, it will be harmful to the fetus.

03 People who are sick should not sweep the grave, because the grave is heavy and yin, which is not conducive to the sick**.

04 Don't buy shoes on the day of the grave sweep. Moreover, it is best not to visit relatives and friends after the grave is visited on the same day, so as not to bring bad luck to relatives and friends.

05 Do not get married before and after the Qingming Festival, marriage is a festive thing and should be avoided.

06 If you say something unlucky at this time during the Qingming Festival, it is not only disrespectful to the ancestors, but also has a bad impact on the people around you. Therefore, it is forbidden to say unlucky words before and after the Qingming Festival.

07 When visiting graves, don't play and don't take pictures.

08 You can't participate in tomb sweeping as an outsider, and it is taboo to sweep tombs during the Qingming Festival.

09 Graves grow grass, be sure to remove it in time, waiting for the grass to grow before removing it will destroy feng shui.

10 When passing by someone's grave, don't speak ill of the deceased.

The taboos and precautions for tomb sweeping include that the tomb sweeping time should not be too late, the order of worship should not be messy, there should be a sense of respect before sweeping the tomb, there should be a sense of awe when sweeping the tomb, people who are not suitable for tomb sweeping, and it is not suitable to take pictures of tomb sweeping. 1. The time to sweep the grave should not be too late. Tomb sweeping in the morning during the day is also the time when the yang energy is strong, and generally speaking, the best time to visit the mountains is 5-7 o'clock.

2. The order of worship should not be chaotic. When participating in the sacrificial ceremony, you should pay attention to a certain order, express respect for your ancestors, and listen to the opinions of the elders in the family. The tomb sweeping procedure is generally divided into weeding, soil cultivation, and sacrificial offerings (whole chickens.

Cuts of meat. Vegetable. Glutinous rice.

liquor, etc.), burn incense, burn paper treasures, set off firecrackers, throw sacrifices (generally millet, meat, vegetables), finish. 3. There should be a sense of respect before sweeping the grave. A lot of preparation needs to be done to show respect for the ancestors.

For example, there are habits that you must fast before sweeping graves, so it is better not to eat food, or to eat only vegetarianism. Dress neatly, you should wear plain clothes to show your courtesy and respect for your ancestors, try not to wear red accessories, and it is forbidden to play and discuss ancestors in the cemetery. 4. Be in awe when sweeping graves.

Anytime, if you want to sweep the tomb to worship your ancestors, it is best to worship your ancestors first, and then go to the cemetery to worship other relatives; When worshipping ancestors at home, it is best to light the tower incense. 5. People who are not suitable for tomb sweeping. Pregnant women or women with menstrual periods are not suitable for tomb sweeping and worshipping; Do not go barefoot when sweeping the tomb and avoid touching the soil of the cemetery; Before leaving the cemetery, wipe off the mud from the soles of your shoes, and pick willow branches or take pomelo leaves home in the cemetery to symbolize the continuation of vitality.

6. It is not advisable to take pictures of tombs. Many people are most concerned about taking pictures or taking ** pictures on the grave mountain, whether it is okay. It's okay to take pictures, but don't take pictures of people inside, that is, don't take pictures of people and graves together.

There are two times to sweep the tomb, one is to worship the New Year on the morning of the first day of the New Year (there are also those who go to the grave on the third day of the new year), and the other is during the Qingming Festival; In addition, tomb sweeping is best done during the day. The best time to sweep the grave is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., when the sun is abundant and the yang energy is at its heaviest. It is not recommended to sweep the grave at dusk or at night.

Qingming grave can be a few days in advance, can be about a week in advance. Tomb sweeping, that is, "tomb sacrifice", has a long history. In the north, it is called the upper tomb, and in some places the tomb sweeping is called "sweeping the mountain" or "worshipping the mountain", etc., and some areas in the south call it "hanging mountain" or "hanging paper".

According to the custom, generally set out in the morning to sweep the tomb, when sweeping the tomb, people should bring wine, food, fruits, paper money and other items to the cemetery, trim the tomb, cultivate new soil, remove the debris and grass, offer food in front of the ancestors' tomb, and then incinerate the paper money, and then kowtow and worship. Set the dishes and pour the wine before the grave, and pay attention not to fill the wine first, because during the worship process, wine must be added to show respect for the ancestors. Then light candles, fold your hands and burn incense, burn paper and kowtow, thank your ancestors for protecting the safety of your descendants, and finally offer flowers.

In some areas, when worshipping the ancestors, there is also the custom of eating in the cemetery, which means eating with the ancestors.

The matters that need to be paid attention to in tomb sweeping during Qingming are as follows: 1. We advocate flowers to send condolences, do not light incense candles, do not burn paper money, if you have to light candles and burn paper, we must pay attention to fire safety and ecological protection. 2. The date of tomb sweeping during the Qingming Festival is generally ten days before the Qingming Festival, and there are also local customs that are three days before and three days after the Qingming Festival.

3. The best time to sweep the tomb is 5-7 o'clock in the morning, that is, the time of the day, of course, it is usually not so early, we have the grasp that as long as the tomb sweeping is completed before 3 o'clock in the afternoon. 4. Use a sickle to remove weeds when sweeping graves, and be careful not to use a hoe. When igniting ingots, it is best to use matches instead of lighters.

5. Because the cemetery is a safe place for the yin spirits, it is forbidden to step over the grave and offerings, and it is forbidden to make loud noises, laugh and scold, use foul language, run around, defecate in the open, etc. 6. Be cautious in your words and deeds in front of the grave, do not criticize the ancestors, and do not judge other graves. 7. It is best to fast before sweeping the tomb, and when you leave to sweep the tomb, it is best not to eat food, and if you really need it, you should also eat vegetarian.

8. When sweeping the tomb, you should dress neatly to show politeness and respect for your ancestors, do not wear bright red and purple clothes, try not to wear brightly colored accessories, and do not cover your forehead with your hair. 9. It is taboo to take photos in the cemetery when sweeping the tomb, whether it is a group photo of the grave sweeper or a group photo of the grave sweeper and the tombstone. 10. Generally speaking, the elderly over 70 years old, pregnant women or people who are sick, the yang qi is weak, it is not suitable to participate in the tomb sweeping activities, in addition, women and children who come to menstruation are also best to avoid the tomb sweeping activities of the Qingming Festival, especially do not participate after three o'clock in the afternoon, if the above people do not avoid, you can wear some jade accessories.

11. After sweeping the tomb, when leaving the cemetery, don't look back when you stride forward, and choose to cross the brazier or use water as a mirror to look at yourself before entering the house according to local customs. 12. Under normal circumstances, around the cemetery, the traffic will not be smooth for a few days before and after Qingming, so it is recommended that you plan the time and route in advance.

There are a few things to pay attention to when taking children to visit the grave:

Clause. 1. The tomb sweeping taboo of the Qingming Huisong Festival is playful and playful. The Qingming Festival sacrifices to the ancestors is the remembrance of the living to the dead.

The commemoration of the yin and yang is a solemn and serious thing, so it is not allowed to play around, and during the sacrifice period, it is also necessary to be cautious in words and deeds according to the rules of the process, and maintain awe and respect in the heart.

Clause. Second, it is forbidden to sweep the tomb after 3 o'clock in the afternoon on the Qingming Festival. The time of the sacrifice is a point that people tend to ignore, sometimes the front hall Zheng Hou will postpone the original sacrifice time in order to let the people of the sacrifice gather, the ancients believed that the time of the day with yin and yang sacrifice should be selected in the time when the yang energy is strong, and the yin energy is heavier, then it can not be worshipped.