Qingming FestivalIt is one of the traditional festivals in our country, and the festival time is inVernal equinoxAfter the solar term, it is usually from April 4 to 6 every year. Qingming FestivalIntegrating the characteristics of humanity and nature, it is to return to the hometown to sweep the tomb and go outFlower viewingimportant moments. Among them, ancestor worship isQingming FestivalOne of the most important traditional Xi practices, it stems from people's reverence for ancestors and the transmission of spring rituals.
Ancestor worship is a way to express reverence and gratitude to ancestors, and it is also an important part of the pursuit of the future. InQingming FestivalOn this day, people will go to the cemetery of the ancestors, arrange the tombstones, burn incense, offer flowers, etc., to express their nostalgia for their deceased ancestors, and also to let the souls of the ancestors get peace and blessings. This Xi has been passed down from generation to generation and is a tradition of the Chinese nationCulturean important part of the .
The same is true for outingsQingming FestivalOne of the important topics. As the weather warms up, nature begins to come to life, and people go out on outings to enjoy the beauty of spring. InQingming FestivalDuring this period, parks, famous mountains, scenic spots, etc. will welcome a large number of tourists. It's not just a time for people to relax and enjoy nature, but also an opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends.
Grave sweeping time is often also a time for people to gather with family and friends. InQingming Festival, many people will return to their hometowns to sweep the graves and worship their ancestors. This is not only an important time to pay tribute and remember our ancestors, but also to unite and enhance communication between family members and friends.
This year'sQingming FestivalThere is one peculiarity, and that is that it appearsLeap monthLeap monthIt refers to a special month in the lunar calendar, and its appearance makes the lunar year different from the Gregorian calendar year. For 2023Qingming FestivalThe specific time is April 5, which is the 15th day of the second month of the lunar calendar. Leap February is not common in people's minds because it is based on the difference between the lunisolar calendar and the lunar calendar.
In the lunisolar calendar, the year is divided into twenty-four solar terms, which are based on the movement of the sun. The lunar calendar, on the other hand, is based on the synodic waxing and waning of the moon. Due to the differences in the movements of the Sun and the Moon, the difference between the lunar year and the return year can lead to a situation where the months are not compatible. To solve this problem, people set it upLeap month。Depending on whether there are two solar terms in the lunar calendar, decide whether to set it or notLeap month。Actually,Leap monthThe formation is a natural phenomenon and the crystallization of people's wisdom.
Leap monthAlthough the appearance of the ancestors is very rare, it does not affect people's nostalgia for their ancestors and their intention to worship their ancestors. Although there are rumorsLeap monthQingming is not suitable for ancestor worship, but in my personal opinion, as long as we have respect and nostalgia for our ancestors in our hearts, we can worship our ancestors no matter what month it is. After all, filial piety does not lie in material abundance, but in inner gratitude and filial piety.
Qingming FestivalThe exact date is not fixed, and it has different Xi and customs in different placesTiming。There are places where people will beQingming FestivalThe first three days of ancestor worship are carried out, and this period is regarded as the ** period of tomb sweeping. Others will choose to be inQingming FestivalAncestor worship is carried out within ten days before and after in order to avoid ** congestion during the peak of the festival. Of course, there are also some people who will worship their ancestors on the day of Qingming Festival, believing that this can express their nostalgia and remembrance of their ancestors to the greatest extent.
The Xi of Qingming ancestor worship in each place is also different. In the South, people would use items such as paper money, food, alcohol, etcSacrificeancestors, and some traditional ancestor worship ceremonies will also be held. In the north, people pay more attention toSacrificeDuring the process, they express their respect and remembrance of their ancestors, usually tidying up tombstones, cleaning cemeteries, and offering bouquets of flowers and incense candles.
Qingming FestivalIt's our traditionCultureA bright pearl embodies the admiration and remembrance of ancestors. Ancestor worship is not only oneCultureTradition is a concrete manifestation of filial piety. No matter when and where, as long as we have respect and gratitude in our hearts,SacrificeAncestors are the true act of filial piety.
ForLeap monthWe should look at it with an attitude of tolerance and understanding. The existence of different places and different Xi does not matterQingming Festivalmeaning. CriticalIt is to have respect and nostalgia for our ancestors in our hearts, and uphold filial pietyCultureThe essence of both the twoLeap monthIn ordinary months, ancestor worship activities can be carried out to inherit and carry forward the excellent traditions of our Chinese nation.
In this Qingming season, let us miss our ancestors, appreciate history, and understand the true meaning of life. Whether it's returning to the hometown to sweep the grave, or going outFlower viewing, let us get close to nature, reunite with relatives and friends, and feel the beauty of life and the power of love. Let us embrace a grateful heart, cherish the present, and create a better future together.