Qingming FestivalIt is one of the important traditional festivals in China, and it is also a day to express respect and remembrance to ancestors. Every year during the Qingming Festival, people will go to the cemetery of their ancestors to worship and sweep the tombs. And on this special day, there is a popular saying: "Qingming to the grave, there are three do not plant, three do not bring, three do not go", refers to inQingming FestivalSome taboos to observe when sweeping graves. Below, let's take a look at what the "three don't plant, three don't bring, and three don't go" in this proverb refer to.
First, Qingming tomb, three do not plant: planting trees isRuralThe traditional Xi of every household, however, planting trees in the cemetery has its own special particulars. According to folk tradition, the three types of trees in front of the grave should not be includedPeach treesLocust treeand bamboo.
There is no planting in front of the gravePeach trees。Mahogany has long been regarded as a plant to ward off evil spirits and ward off evil spirits, and can play a role in protecting families and families. However, it is planted in front of the tombs of the ancestorsPeach treesIt is an unlucky move. Because the power of the peach tree to ward off evil spirits will keep the ghosts away, if planted in front of the gravePeach trees, which is equivalent to limiting the range of activities of the ancestors, which may bring disadvantages to future generations.
Two before the grave are not plantedLocust treeLocust treeIt is called "ghost tree" in folklore because the character "Huai" is composed of a "wood" character and a "ghost" character. It is planted in a graveyard where the yin qi is heavierLocust treeIt will attract some unclean things, interfere with the already unstable magnetic field, affect the rest of the ancestors, and will not be good for future generations.
Do not plant bamboo in front of the grave. Although bamboo was a favorite plant of ancient literati, it was not suitable for planting in front of graves. Bamboo grows quickly, and if you are not careful, it will block the sun, so that the cemetery will be in shadow for a long time, and the yin qi will be heavier, which will be given to future generationsFeng ShuiBring bad effects. In addition, the root system of bamboo is well developed, and it is easy to form many holes in the grave, attracting some snakes, insects, rats, ants, etcAnimalsInhabiting it, over time, the tomb is prone to collapse.
Qingming FestivalIt is one of the traditional sacrificial festivals of the Chinese people and an important cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. During the Qingming season, people remember their ancestors to show their respect. InQingming FestivalOn this day, people visit tombs, pay homage to ancestors, and perform a series of traditional Xi and activities.
InRuralPlanting trees is a very important activity, and it is believed that planting trees can attract good luck and good luck. However, it is necessary to be especially careful in the selection of tree species when visiting tombs, so as not to violate taboos and have a bad impact on future generations. According to folk tradition, there are three types of trees in front of the grave that should not be planted, namelyPeach treesLocust treeand bamboo.
First of all, it is not suitable to plant in front of the gravePeach trees。There is a saying in the folk saying that "there is no peach blossom red in front of the grave", which warns people not to plant on the graves of their ancestorsPeach trees。Mahogany has long been believed to have the effect of warding off evil spirits and warding off evil spirits, and can keep ghosts away. However, if planted on the graves of ancestorsPeach trees, that is, the behavior of not respecting the ancestors, will also restrict the freedom of activities of the ancestors, which will bring adverse effects.
Secondly, it is not suitable to plant in front of the graveLocust treeLocust treeIt is known as the "ghost tree" in folklore because its name contains the word "ghost". Planting ghost trees in graveyards with heavy yin qi will attract some unclean things, disturb the originally unstable magnetic field, and interfere with the rest of the ancestors. Therefore, plantingLocust treeInFeng ShuiIt is also unlucky.
Finally, it is not advisable to plant bamboo in front of the grave. Although bamboo was popular among the ancient literati, it was not suitable for planting in front of graves. Bamboo grows quickly, and if you are not careful, it will block the sun, leaving the cemetery in shadow all the time, increasing the weight of yin energy to future generationsFeng ShuiUnfavourable. In addition, the root system of bamboo is well developed, and many burrows will form in the grave, attracting many snakes, insects, rats, ants, etcAnimalsInhabit it, and over time, the tomb will collapse.
In general,Qingming FestivalIt is an important time to worship ancestors, and there are some taboos to observe when sweeping tombs, respect ancestors, and avoid doing unlucky things. The "three do not plant, three do not bring, and three do not go" of Qingming Shanggrave is a traditional Xi, and although modern society may have different views on this, we can also see the reverence and nostalgia of the ancients for their ancestors.
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