Why do we set off firecrackers when visiting graves during the Qingming Festival? Are we setting off firecrackers after visiting the graves?
Qingming Festival is one of my country's traditional festivals, and visiting graves is a custom of the Qingming Festival. However, not everyone knows why firecrackers are set off when visiting graves on the Qingming Festival. So, let's take a look at why firecrackers are set off when visiting graves on the Qingming Festival. Are we setting off firecrackers after visiting the graves? The third month of the lunar calendar is also known as the Spring March. The weather is warm and comfortable, making it a perfect time for an outing. Come to Mr. Shui Mo's website to learn more about the third month of the lunar calendar in 2022!Why do we set off firecrackers when visiting graves during the Qingming Festival? Are we setting off firecrackers after visiting the graves?It is necessary to set off firecrackers after visiting the graves and paying homage to ancestors during the Qingming Festival. There are actually two reasons why we need to set off firecrackers.[Reason 1] Fearing that other ghosts would steal the ancestors’ money When visiting the graves to pay respect to ancestors, in order to prevent the burned paper money from being snatched away by other ghosts, firecrackers are set off after the visit to drive away other ghosts. 【Reason 2】Protect yourself from bad luck I believe everyone knows that cemeteries are places with very strong yin energy, and the yin energy is also very heavy during the Qingming Festival and Ghost Festival. Setting off firecrackers after visiting the graves can scare away the little ghosts around you, remove bad luck, and protect yourself well. Therefore, there is a custom of setting off firecrackers during the Qingming Festival, and the firecrackers are set off after visiting the graves. Can I take home the flowers I bought during Qingming Festival?Flowers that have not been offered to ancestors at their graves can be taken home, but flowers that have already been offered to ancestors cannot be taken home.Generally speaking, it is okay to buy flowers a day or two in advance. Traditionally, it is okay to buy flowers three days in advance. The ancients often picked willow branches or peach blossoms when offering sacrifices to their ancestors. Modern people use plain flowers or chrysanthemums as the main flowers when worshiping their ancestors. In the Qing Dynasty, people sent flowers to worship their ancestors to express their thoughts and memories. Popular flowers are mostly white, such as white lilies, calla lilies or yellow and white alternating roses, with purple forget-me-nots. A bouquet of flowers placed in front of a loved one's grave not only expresses sorrow, but also caters to the trend of civilized sacrifice. |
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