What day of the week is Qingming Festival in 2017? What are the taboos of Qingming Festival?

What day of the week is Qingming Festival in 2017? What are the taboos of Qingming Festival?
Introduction: I believe many people are looking forward to the three-day Qingming holiday. They can choose to go out for an outing or go to the graves of their ancestors or deceased relatives with their families. So what are the taboos during the Qingming Festival in 2017? Let’s follow the editor to find out below! 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. Time: The Qingming Festival in 2017 is Tuesday, April 4, 2017.

1. It is taboo to visit friends and relatives during the Qingming Festival

It is best not to visit relatives and friends on Qingming Festival. It is better to visit them the next day. Because Qingming Festival is a special time for memorializing relatives, it is inappropriate or unlucky to visit relatives and friends at this time. Of course, you can also invite your relatives and friends to dine out.

2. Is it a good idea to get married during the Qingming Festival?

Similarly, marriage is a major event in life, so it is best to avoid getting married during the Qingming Festival.

3. Can I travel during the Qingming Festival?

An important activity during the Qingming Festival is outing. There is nothing wrong with feeling the beauty of nature when spring comes and flowers bloom. However, it is especially important not to go to mountains where many people are paying homage to their ancestors! Don't say anything unlucky, and don't say anything disrespectful to the deceased. Be cautious when doing things at night. Therefore, taking a vacation during the Qingming Festival and traveling cannot be considered as an insult to our ancestors.

4. Should I wear red underwear during the Qingming Festival?

Generally speaking, during the Qingming Festival, you should avoid wearing bright red or purple clothes, and even red underwear should be worn with caution; it is appropriate to wear plain clothes. Of course, don't wear red accessories. However, a special reminder: if it is your zodiac year, you can wear red underwear.

5. Why is it taboo to buy shoes during the Qingming Festival?

Some people happen to have their birthdays on Qingming Festival, so sometimes it is inevitable to buy a pair of shoes during the Qingming Festival. Don’t you know that “shoes” and “evil” have the same pronunciation? That’s why people usually don’t buy shoes at this time. If you really need it, you should buy it at different times. I'd like to remind you that shoe stores have poor business during the Qingming Festival and you'll understand.
If some friends accidentally buy shoes on Qingming Festival, how to solve it? Ask these friends to wrap their shoes with red paper, place them at the door overnight, and then burn the red paper early in the morning.

6. Is it taboo to celebrate birthdays during the Qingming Festival?

Some of your friends’ birthdays happen to fall on Qingming Festival, so they remind you to celebrate your birthday in advance. If an old person happens to celebrate his birthday on Qingming Festival, there will be more taboos. For example, don’t accept flowers on that day, and don’t eat the birthday cake on that day. It is believed that such an old man will have a peaceful and auspicious year and live a long and healthy life.

7. Why are there fewer entertainment activities on Qingming Festival?

For various reasons, friends who are unable to worship their ancestors or sweep tombs during the Qingming Festival should try to have fewer entertainment activities on that day, and should not quarrel or say irrelevant words, otherwise, they may cause trouble in the future.

8. Why can’t you cover your forehead with your hair?

According to the ancients, Qingming Festival is also the "Ghost Festival". If you need to walk at night during this period, be sure to carry a protective charm with you, such as peach wood bracelets. At the same time, don't forget to show your forehead. Don't cover it with your hair, because that's where your magic lamp is.
Summary: The above are some taboos during the Qingming Festival. You can refer to them. I hope the above content will be helpful to everyone!

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