Winter Clothes FestivalIt is one of the traditional Chinese festivals to commemorate the deceased loved ones. It is usually on the first day of the tenth month of the lunar calendar, i.eBeginning of winterFive days later. On this day, people will be ablazeStoveWarm up your clothes and store your autumn and summer clothes for winter. At the same time, it is also an important festival to pay tribute to the deceased, people will go to the grave to sweep the grave, burn incense, burn paper, and express respect and longing for the deceased relatives.
However,Winter Clothes FestivalThere are also some particularities and precautions that we need to pay attention to. According to the old saying, there are five special circumstances in which it is not advisable to go to the grave. So who are these five people? Why don't you go to the grave? Each of them will be introduced and explained below.
Winter Food FestivalThe time is winter, the weather is cold, and the elderlyResistanceRelatively weak, especially some of the elders who are old. The soil of the cemetery is usually soft, and the road may be uneven, and a short walk requires rest. If an elderly person accidentally falls, they may be injured and bring physical discomfort. Moreover,Winter Food FestivalThe temperature is low and the wind is strong, and if the warmth measures are not in place, the elderly are susceptible to colds, which may even lead toHealthIssue. Therefore, it is recommended that some elders in the family do not go to the grave in person, and that young people can do the work for them to make it easier and more comfortable.
Winter Food FestivalAs it approaches, the weather gets colder and the temperature plummets. For people who are already unwell, they need more rest and care. Grave cleaning andSacrificeThe activity involves kneeling and prostrating, which may involve some larger movements and a lot of smoke. This is not good for patients who are unwellHealthTarget. In addition, the environment of the cemetery is not suitable for a long stay, which may lead to the deterioration of the condition. Therefore, it is best not to go to the grave if you are not feeling well, but to take good care of your body so that the deceased can rest in peace.
Pregnant women and children are thereWinter Food FestivalIt is also best not to go to the grave during this period. Pregnant womenThe body is more sensitive, especially inPregnancyInitially,FetusIt's not very stable yet. The grave environment may givePregnant womenBrings discomfort and may even affectFetusTarget. HealthDevelopment. Children have different levels of understanding of the concept of death, and smaller children may not really understand the meaning of death, and may even be frightened. Therefore, it is better to respect the physical and psychological development of pregnant women and children and not to force them to go to the grave.
Traditionally, the son-in-law represents the person of the mother's family, and it is the man's responsibility to go to the grave to sweep the grave. Therefore, the older generation believes that sons-in-law should not participate in grave visits, so as not to be mistaken by outsiders for the deceased's family without a male child, which will bring disadvantages to the family. However, the modern concept has tended to be equal between men and women, and the son-in-law is also half a son, with the ability and responsibility to take on this task. As a result, these traditional names and restrictions are no longer so important.
Finally, it should be clear that not going to the grave does not mean that you are not filial, and it is only when you pay tribute to the deceasedWinter Clothes FestivalThe true meaning of the word. The five people mentioned above should not go to the grave because of special circumstances and taking care of their healthHealthconsiderations. For thoseHealthElderly people in good condition, sick people, pregnant women and children, as well as sons-in-law, can also participate if appropriateSacrificeactivities to express respect and remembrance for deceased loved ones. However, before going to the grave, you should pay attention to your physical condition and weather conditions, and take measures to keep warm and cold to ensure that you can participate in the memorial activities safely and comfortably. Ancestor worship is a part of our traditional culture, and we must respect and inherit this beautiful tradition, and commemorate and cherish the memory of our deceased relatives with our hearts. At the same time, we should also pay attention to our current family members and the people around us, and take care of themHealthAnd happiness to make our family andSocialMore harmonious and beautiful.