Why can’t we go out on the night of the Ghost Festival? Are there really ghosts during the Ghost Festival?
The Zhongyuan Festival is commonly known as the Ghost Festival, and it is generally believed that there are many taboos on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month. In fact, even if these taboos have no scientific basis, they must be true. Then why can't we go out on the night of the Ghost Festival? Are there really ghosts during the Ghost Festival? Let’s take a look at the following content!Why can’t we go out on the night of the Ghost Festival?Every year on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month, it is said that the gates of the underworld open wide and hundreds of ghosts wander into the world of the living at night. On the day when a hundred ghosts parade through the night, a huge number of ghosts will pour into the human world from the Naihe Bridge in the underworld. This night is also the time when the yin energy in the world of the living is the strongest and the yang energy is the weakest. In ancient times, on the day of the Ghost Festival, every household would light a red lantern and hang it in front of the door to illuminate the way home for the ghosts to prevent them from getting lost in the world of the living and staying for a long time. But on the night of Ghost Festival, every household closes their doors and no one goes out.Because it is said that it is easy to encounter ghosts if you go out. When hundreds of ghosts roam at night, their bones are cut into flutes. The faint music sounds, and the lost ghosts go west. During this time, the relatives who are still alive in the world of the living will prepare some sacrificial items and place them at the intersection, hoping that their deceased relatives can be reborn and reincarnate as soon as possible. However, these are all folk superstitions and should not be fully believed. Eating during the Ghost Festival1. Eating duck <br /> Duck is eaten in many places across the country on the Ghost Festival. Because "duck" and "pressure" have the same pronunciation, many people believe that eating duck can suppress ghosts.2. Eat rice noodles <br /> In some areas such as Dongguan, people have the habit of eating rice noodles on the Ghost Festival, which is common in almost the entire Dongguan. 3. Steamed Lotus Root <br /> Lotus root is a seasonal dish in this season. Eating lotus root during the Ghost Festival is a way of expressing one's thoughts for ancestors and deceased relatives. 4. Eat simple meals <br /> In some places in Shandong, the Zhongyuan Festival is called the "Pinching Mouth Festival" by the locals, and every family has the custom of eating simple meals. When is the Zhongyuan Festival held?On the evening of July 14th, people usually burn paper and light incense by the river, and some even prepare some food. Starting at 5:30 in the evening, people began to take action and continued until late at night.What to wear during the Ghost Festival to ward off evil spirits1. Obsidian Pixiu bracelet. The Obsidian Pixiu bracelet has the function of warding off evil spirits and protecting the home. Placing the consecrated Pixiu bracelet at home at night can improve family fortune, enhance good luck, drive away evil spirits, and has the effect of protecting the home. It becomes the guardian deity of the home and keeps the family safe.2. Peach wood Peach wood is delicate and has beautiful decorative effect. It is the most widely used material for exorcising evil spirits and controlling ghosts. Hanging peach wood ornaments at home can bring good fortune and safety to the home. Wearing a bracelet can drive away evil spirits and protect peace. 3. Cinnabar: The ancients believed that cinnabar could bring good luck and blessings, and calm the mind. 4. Jade The saying "jade breaks to ward off disaster" has been circulating among the people. If a jade article that has been with an owner for many years suddenly cracks or breaks for no reason, it must have sacrificed itself to ward off some disaster for its owner. Of course, only spiritual ancient jade has a good effect in warding off evil spirits. |
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