Is it possible to worship ancestors during the Minor Cold in 2018? What are the requirements for sacrifice?

Is it possible to worship ancestors during the Minor Cold in 2018? What are the requirements for sacrifice?
China has always been a country of etiquette since ancient times, and ancient China attached particular importance to filial piety. Some places still have the tradition of worshiping ancestors during festivals. So, can we worship ancestors during the Minor Cold in 2018? In the eleventh month of the lunar calendar, whether it is weddings or family affairs, everything is happy. The Fortune Teller website brings you the blessings of the winter month to bring you auspicious warmth. I wish you all the best!

Is it possible to worship ancestors during the Minor Cold in 2018?

The time of Minor Cold in 2018 is 17:48:41 on January 5, 2018, which is the 19th day of the 11th month (big month) in the lunar calendar of 2017. .
The lunar calendar of Xiaohan :
Getting married, breaking ground, traveling, migrating, taking up a post, collecting money, moving into a new home, opening a business, building a stove, breaking ground, starting drilling, receiving a marriage proposal, praying for money, opening a warehouse, attending school, tailoring, signing a contract, planting, buying property, and seeking medical treatment [taboo]
Repairing graves, burying people, setting up beds, felling trees, raising beams, bringing in livestock , offering sacrifices
Pray for blessings, build houses, build bridges, build embankments, litigation
From the do's and don'ts of the day of Minor Cold in 2018, we find that [sacrifice] on this day is a taboo, so it is not suitable to worship ancestors on the day of Minor Cold!

What are the requirements for sacrifice?

1. First, place the sacrificial offerings such as animals, fruits, flowers, tea, and wine on the altar, and then light the candles.
2. Offer three cups of tea in front of the gods, and then burn incense to welcome the gods.
3. After offering the first toast to the gods, throw the cup and chopsticks to ask whether the gods have arrived. If the gods have not arrived, wait a few minutes and then throw the cup and chopsticks again to ask whether the gods have arrived.
4. After the gods come, toast for the second time. At this time, if you have something to ask of the gods, you can throw the cup and chopsticks to ask whether the gods agree.
5. Hold paper money and firecrackers in both hands, pray to the gods to look after them, then burn the paper money and set off firecrackers.
6. Knock the cup for the third time and throw the cup and chopsticks to ask the gods whether the meal is finished. If it is, the offerings will be collected. If not, you have to wait a few minutes and then throw the cup and chopsticks to ask the gods again.
7. Finally, pour wine on the paper ash stove to prevent the ashes from flying around.

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