Title: When do the first seven days of death become?
In traditional Chinese culture, life and death are seen as a natural process, and in this process, there are many mysterious rituals and customs. Among them, the most well-known is the "first seven". So, when do the first seven days of death begin?This may seem like a simple question, but in reality there are many complex factors involved.
First of all, we need to be clear about what the "first seven" is. In traditional Chinese culture, the seventh day after a person's death is called the "first seven", and this day is considered to be the day when the soul of the deceased returns to the world for the first time. On this day, the family performs a series of rituals for the deceased to soothe their souls so that they can leave the world and enter the underworld in peace. These rituals include burning incense, offering flowers, worshipping, etc., all in order to allow the soul of the deceased to rest in peace.
However, different regions and ethnic groups have different accounts as to when the first seven began. In traditional Chinese beliefs, the first day after death is called the "day of death", the second day is called the "next day", the third day is called the "third day", and so on until the seventh day is called the "first seven". This calculation is based on traditional Chinese culture and customs, which believe that the soul of a person after death needs to travel for six days before returning to the world.
However, this method of calculation is not unique. In some places, it is believed that the first seven after death should be counted from the moment of death. According to this view, the soul of a person leaves the body immediately after death and begins its journey. Therefore, the first seven should be counted from the moment of death, not the day after death.
In addition, there are local customs that believe that the first seven should be counted from the last birthday of the deceased. This view holds that a person's lifespan is determined by heaven and that when a person lives to his birthday, his lifespan ends. Therefore, the first seven should be counted from his last birthday.
So, when exactly should the first seven start to be counted?There is no one definitive answer to this question. Because, everyone's life is unique, and everyone's lifestyle and beliefs are also different. Therefore, the calculation method of the first seven should also be decided according to the specific situation of the individual.
In general, whether it is counted from the day of death, from the last birthday, or from the day after death, the purpose of the first seven is to appease the soul of the deceased so that it can leave the world in peace. Therefore, we should respect everyone's choices so that everyone can get the respect and rest they deserve.
In this world, everyone has their own way of life and beliefs. We should respect these differences, because they make our world richer. At the same time, we should also respect everyone's life, because every life is unique and worthy of our cherishing and respect.
In closing, I would like to say that no matter what day the first seven start on, we should remember that life is short and we should cherish every moment, live in the moment, and love our loved ones and friends as much as possible to let them know how much we love them. Because, only in this way, can we truly understand the meaning of life and truly enjoy every moment of life.