Is it possible to offer sacrifices to ancestors on the 20th day of the eighth lunar month in 2018? What should we pay attention to when offering sacrifices?
Sacrifice is an important part of my country's traditional cultural rituals, and it is also a cultural custom that has been passed down from generation to generation in my country. Is it possible to offer sacrifices to ancestors on the 20th day of the eighth lunar month in 2018? What should we pay attention to when offering sacrifices? Autumn is a season of harvest, with the fragrance of flowers and fruits everywhere. Every day should be happy in such a good season. Come to Mr. Shui Mo to learn about every day of the eighth lunar month in 2018.Is it possible to offer sacrifices to ancestors on the 20th day of the eighth lunar month in 2018?August 20, 2018 (Lunar calendar)September 29, 2018, Saturday Libra (Gregorian calendar) 【Today’s lunar calendar is suitable】 Marry, build, travel, land, lawsuit, sacrifice, pray, accept marriage, seek heir, release, migrate, bury, accept wealth, erect pillars, raise beams, accept livestock, fasting, offer sacrifices, settle lawsuits, open business, build houses, move into homes, govern the way [Today's taboos in the old almanac] Planting, digging canals, releasing water, seeking medical treatment, taking up a post, building embankments, and building dikes. By checking the almanac, we found that the "what is suitable today" of the day includes "sacrificial offerings", so August 20 of the lunar calendar in 2018 is a good day for sacrificing and worshiping ancestors; What should we pay attention to when offering sacrifices?A Solo pole is erected in the southeast of the courtyard. No dirt is allowed and it is not permitted to tie horses or feed poultry under the pole.Before the sacrifice, one must fast, which includes bathing and changing clothes. One must not get drunk, eat meat, attend funerals, visit the homes of sick people, or engage in obscene activities. In short, one must not participate in any unlucky or dirty activities. There are twelve taboos on the day of sacrifice: one should avoid insincerity, one should avoid disordered rituals, one should avoid unclean utensils, one should avoid anger and quarrels, one should avoid untidy clothes, one should avoid chatting about external affairs, one should avoid laughing excessively, one should avoid disorderly order between the old and the young, one should avoid throwing stones at dogs and breaking utensils, one should avoid the sound of knives and spoons, one should avoid leaving the house before the inner sacrifice is finished, and one should avoid entering the house before the outer sacrifice is finished. The Manchus in Shenyang also offer sacrifices to the "divine horse" during their ceremonies, which is called "Tahemma" in Manchu. "Shenma" pulls the cart and women are not allowed to sit on it. When the "Shenma" dies, it must be buried and no meat is allowed to be eaten. "Shenma" is also known as "Zuma" and enjoys very high courtesy. In Shandong area, sacrificial items such as burning paper, paper ingots and other sacrificial items should be kept away from neighbors' homes. Children in mourning are not allowed to enter the homes of neighbors, relatives, friends, etc. |
<<: What zodiac sign does a baby born on August 23, 2018 belong to?
>>: Analysis of the fate of girls born on August 19, 2018
Recommend
When is Singles’ Day in 2021? What is the origin of Singles’ Day?
Singles' Day is an entertaining festival popul...
Is it a good fortune for a boy born on December 11th of the lunar calendar in 2020, the Year of the Rat?
Is it a good fortune for a boy born on December 11...
Is March 27th of the lunar calendar in 2021 suitable for signing a contract? What about the lunar calendar?
March is late spring, the third month of spring, a...
What can’t you do on the Autumnal Equinox in 2019? Check the auspiciousness and inauspiciousness of the Autumnal Equinox in 2019!
Introduction: The days of the Autumnal Equinox can...
What is the origin of the Cold Food Festival (Fire Ban Festival) and how many days does the festival last?
The Cold Food Festival is also known as: No Fire F...
2019 Lunar New Year 25th Lunar Month Auspicious Hours and Hours
The first month of the lunar calendar is more com...
What is the zodiac sign of people born on the 28th day of the first lunar month in 2018?
People born on different days have different desti...
Is it good to be born in the Beginning of Summer? Is a boy born in the Beginning of Summer destined to be rich and noble?
Introduction: The birth of a child is an important...
What can’t be done during Grain Rain in 2019? What are the rituals for worshiping Cangjie during the Grain Rain solar term?
Introduction: Grain Rain is one of the important s...
What are the taboos during Grain Rain? What is the origin of Grain Rain?
Introduction: Guyu means the harvest of all kinds ...
Is the summer solstice in 2018 a good day? Is it okay to burn incense and pray for blessings during the summer solstice?
Introduction: In traditional Chinese culture, ausp...
Detailed explanation of the customs and taboos on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year
Introduction: How much do you know about the sixth...
Is it possible to pray for a child on October 29th of the lunar calendar in 2019? When is the due date?
Is it possible to pray for a child on October 29th...
Is the 20th day of the seventh lunar month in 2022 a good day? Is it an auspicious day for Anmen?
The seventh month of the lunar calendar is the mon...
What can’t be done in the year of Frost Descent 2019? When is the Frost Descent 2019?
Frost Descent is one of the 24 solar terms. There ...