What are the customs of burning paper during the Ghost Festival? Do we have to burn paper at night?
On the Ghost Festival, people in many places have the custom of burning paper money to worship their ancestors. So what are the customs of burning paper on the Ghost Festival ? Do we have to burn paper at night? "Er Ya Shi Tian" says: "The seventh month is Xiang, and the eighth month is Zhuang." Therefore, the seventh month of the lunar calendar is also called "Xiang Yue". Come and follow Mr. Shui Mo's website to learn about every day of the seventh lunar month in 2019!What are the customs of burning paper during the Ghost Festival?1. Burn more paper money for the postman in the underworld . Before we start burning, we should prepare 3 to 5 gold ingots, and then take some scattered paper money for the postman. This fee should be burned separately, and remember not to mix it with the money for relatives.2. You must say which relative you are burning it for. After burning the money for the postman, you can put the gold ingots, paper money for the dead, envelopes, etc. in the circle and burn them on the cross. When burning them, you must express who you are burning it for. You must say it out loud, hoping that they will live a good life after receiving the money and keep the family safe. If you have anything else you want to say, you can ask the postman to pass on the message. The whole process must be carried out according to the steps, don't be bothered by it. 3. Paper money must be burned cleanly . People call it "turning yang into yin". After burning it clean, remember not to look back on your way home, even if someone calls you. Those who smoke can light a cigarette on the way home. Those who have children at home should stop for a while at the doorstep, pat their bodies, and then wait for a while before entering the house. What should we pay attention to when burning paper during the Ghost Festival?1. When buying paper for burning, do not buy the kind of printed materials that come in stacks. It is best to buy yellow straw paper.2. Draw a circle on the ground to be burned, leaving a gap in the northwest corner to make it easier for relatives below to come in and get the money. 3. When burning paper, you should have a serious expression, don’t laugh or play, and you should chant something, such as: xxx, I’m sending you money and flowers. 4. You must insist on watching the paper burn out before leaving. This can not only prevent fire, but also ensure that your loved ones can get the money. 5. When you go to burn paper, try to avoid burning paper and don't step on it. Is it necessary to burn paper at night during the Ghost Festival?If someone visits the graves during the Ghost Festival, they must offer paper money before 12:00 a.m. every time; if they cannot visit the graves, they must find a large intersection to burn paper money after 9:00 p.m. In some places, it starts after dark at 5:30 in the evening and lasts until late at night.The first thing to consider when worshipping ancestors at a crossroads is the time. Generally, it is done in the evening or at night, before midnight (23:00~1:00). Why choose a crossroads for worship? Because the crossroads are well connected, porters (also known as postmen) can easily find your coordinates and find your ancestors' money earlier, and your ancestors can also receive it earlier. As the saying goes, "A good fate is not as good as good luck." A person's destiny is already determined, and the only thing that can be controlled is his or her "luck." Unexpected changes in the world may happen at any time, so use Mr. Shui Mo's [Premium Calculation] function to learn more about your fortune in 2019! |
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