What should I bring for tomb-sweeping festival?
Introduction: Qingming Festival is a traditional festival in my country, which has been passed down for more than two thousand years. But in recent years, people have been traveling away from their hometowns. I believe many people are very busy and have forgotten what items they need to bring when visiting the graves. So what should you bring when visiting graves on Qingming Festival? Let’s follow the editor to find out below! March is the last month of spring, when all things will revive and begin a beautiful growth process. The third month of the lunar calendar is a time full of vitality because it is the most beautiful.Essential items for tomb sweeping during Qingming Festival1. Incense and candlesIncense and candles are the most important and necessary items for tomb sweeping during the Qingming Festival. Not only should incense and candles be lit in front of the ancestors, but incense should also be offered to the mountain gods and land gods who look after the cemetery, praying that the mountain gods and land gods will protect the cemetery and bless the souls of the ancestors.2. Paper MoneyPaper money is to be burned for the deceased so that they have money to spend in the underworld, and it must be burned cleanly.3. Vegetarian WineThe process of tomb sweeping is equivalent to bringing food to celebrate the festival for the ancestors, so wine must be offered to the ancestors. Wine is a must for tomb sweeping.4. Fruit snacksAs for fruits, it is best to use seasonal fruits from different places, and there is no special requirement; snacks can be chosen according to the specific situation.5. MealsIt is best to eat what the ancestors liked to eat when they were alive. Many people will tell their children about their ancestors’ deeds when they were alive while paying homage to their ancestors, so that the next generation will not forget their ancestors.6. FlowersChrysanthemums represent thoughts and remembrance. Chrysanthemums are usually suitable for visiting graves during the Qingming Festival, and white chrysanthemums are especially suitable for the scene.7. “Baggage”"Bag" refers to the food, clothing and daily necessities that the tomb-sweepers (the deceased's family members) bring to the deceased. It gets its name because it is a large bag made of white paper, and is filled with paper money, gold and silver, as well as various paper "ingots", "clothes", "furniture" and so on."Burning bundles" is an important form of commemorating the deceased. Burning the "bundles" means sending these items to the ancestors. Summary: The above is an analysis of some of the supplies you need to bring when visiting the graves during the Qingming Festival. You can refer to this article before visiting the graves. I hope this article is helpful to you! |
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