Introduction: my country's sacrificial culture has a long history. It is a part of the Chinese rituals and the main part of Confucian etiquette. There are five classics of etiquette, and the most important one is sacrifice, which is to serve the gods and bring blessings. The objects of worship are divided into three categories: gods of heaven, gods of earth, and gods of man. So, is March 14th of the lunar calendar in 2017 suitable for offering sacrifices? What's the point? Let’s find out together! March is wonderful because of your encouragement. The seeds sown in March will yield a good harvest in autumn. The drizzle in March nourishes you like milk and brings you the most beautiful start. I wish your March will be as beautiful.What is suitable to do on March 14th of the lunar calendar in 2017?Today is suitable for: getting engaged, getting married, recruiting a son-in-law, moving, offering sacrifices, praying for blessings, going to school, getting rich, planting, signing contracts, traveling, getting married, accepting marriage proposals, migratingWhat is not suitable to do on March 14th of the lunar calendar in 2017?Today's taboos: repairing graves, burying people, renovating houses, building bridges, building embankments, opening warehouses, taking in livestock, taking boats, moving into houses, breaking ground, starting construction, seeking wealth, building, opening businesses, opening marketsWhat are the taboos in sacrifice that we should pay attention to?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. Summary: After reading the introduction in the above article, we know that the 14th day of the third lunar month in 2017 is suitable for sacrificial offerings, but we need to pay attention to some taboos and etiquette of sacrifice. Friends who have plans in this regard can refer to this day. I hope this article can help you! |
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