The ancestors said"4 fruits", What are the necessary fruits for going to the grave, in addition to peaches?
Foreword]: In the broad and profound Chinese culture, the sacrificial culture has always been highly valued. It is not only a traditional custom that has been passed down from generation to generation, but also people's deepest remembrance and respect for their deceased loved ones.
During the Qingming Festival or some major festivals, people usually bring tributes to sacrifice, but there are also some particularities when choosing sacrificial items.
As the old saying goes: "You don't bring four fruits to the grave", this thousand-year-old custom has caused us to think and ask, so what are these four types of fruits that are not suitable for sacrifice?
What are the stories and narratives behind them?
The meaning of pears is misunderstood—In fact, each fruit contains a rich meaning, and it is only because of the lack of understanding of these meanings that some fruits are considered to have bad meanings.
For example, the meaning of pears is often misunderstood.
Although we are accustomed to using these fruits in our daily lives, we should avoid them on solemn occasions such as sacrifices as a sign of respect. After all, any disrespectful behavior can have serious consequences.
Pears are usually avoided during rituals, but they are loved in everyday life. It not only helps to moisten the lungs and relieve cough, but also helps to clear away heat and fire.
In the traditional cultural practices of some provinces and regions, the pear is given a meaning and is often seen as a symbol of separation because it is pronounced the same as "li".
There are also some places where there is a special emphasis on eating pears, for example, you can't cut the pear in half, because this is considered a "separation" of a happy life.
As a result, people are reluctant to offer pears as an offering at various locations where the rituals are held. Before performing any form of sacrificial ceremony, it is important to understand and familiarize yourself with the local culture and customs.
The core idea of understanding the original text is to integrate into the new environment, respect local customs, and avoid offending others. New Copy Generation: In order to better adapt to the new environment and build a good relationship with the locals, we need to avoid violating local taboos and customs.
【Sacrifice forbidden peach】—During the sacrifice, in addition to pears, there is another fruit that cannot be used as a tribute, and that is peaches. Many people may be surprised to hear that peaches are forbidden in rituals.
There are no four fruits to be brought to the grave, and no peaches are placed on the table." This is not only known to many, but it also has a profound meaning.
Peaches dominate the rituals, not only can they not be used as sacrificial fruits, but they cannot be used as tribute displays.
Although this saying is widely circulated, few people can really understand the reason behind it.
Peaches are a very common fruit in our daily lives, which is not only sweet and pleasant in appearance, but also rich in vitamins. What's more, the taste of peaches is sweet but not greasy, which is loved by most people, and it can be said that it fits everyone's taste very well.
Peaches are loved by people for their pink appearance, especially those peaches that are in excellent condition, and are known as the king of **.
Choosing a peach with full color as a tribute to the ancestors not only reflects the respect for the ancestors, but also highlights the glory and style of the family.
This is not the case, and the underlying reason behind this phenomenon is that we are deeply influenced by traditional culture. In traditional Chinese culture, peaches are regarded as a mascot of good fortune and longevity.
In ancient mythology, peaches were endowed with magical colors, and none of the most desirable were the peaches. Legend has it that once you taste a peach, you can get incomparable health and longevity.
On the birthdays of many elderly people, children and grandchildren often make cakes in the shape of peaches, which means"Shou peach", expressing their best wishes for the elderly to live a long and healthy life and avoid the torture of diseases.
In many myths and stories in our country, immortals often hold peaches in their hands, symbolizing health and longevity. Under the influence of traditional culture, peaches are endowed with the meaning of longevity and health.
The ritual is solemn and sacred, and in order to avoid conflicts with the auspicious meaning of peaches, people should avoid carrying peaches when performing sacrifices.
In addition to peaches, there is also a fruit that is forbidden to be used in rituals - a series of fruits.
Refuse to buy a single piece - In modern life, there are many kinds of fruits, such as grapes, grapes, etc., which often appear in the form of bunches.
These bunches of fruits are not only affordable, but also delicious and loved by the public.
Although the meaning of the fruit string is "unity and inseparability", it seems that it is not appropriate to use it in sacrificial ceremonies.
The sacrificial ceremony is our deep remembrance and respect for our deceased loved ones, and every time it is held, we are telling ourselves that they have left this world, and we can only express our thoughts and respect in this way.
When sacrificing to our loved ones, we always can't help but want to talk to them, which often triggers deep feelings of longing. Even though our loved ones have left us, we still want to give them the best offerings, however, bringing bunches of fruit to the altar may not be the best option.
Holding bunches of fruits, the meaning of "non-separation" implies the life and death of relatives in stock.
Going to the grave is a very solemn and solemn matter, so you need to pay special attention when choosing fruits. As the ancients said, "the dead are great".
In sacrificial ceremonies, there is one fruit that is taboo, and that is the multi-seeded fruit, and the pomegranate is the most commonly associated multi-seeded fruit.
Just like the pomegranate, which has many seeds, passion fruit, dragon fruit, etc., which are now popular, are also multi-seeded fruits, but these fruits are also not suitable for ritual activities.
These fruits are very common in everyday life, but they can vary depending on the season and variety.
Pomegranates are loved for their ruddy color and sweet taste. More particularly, pomegranate has the characteristics of multi-seeded with"Many sons and many blessings"Therefore, pomegranates are often used as a symbol of auspicious food in celebrations and birthday banquets.
Despite their auspicious meaning, these fruits unfortunately cannot be used in rituals.
In the ritual of sacrifice, people often choose the highest fruit to express their deepest respect and nostalgia for their deceased relatives or ancestors.
Although some valuables seem to us to be the best, keep in mind that sometimes, this choice can have an unintended backfire.
Fruits, which originally meant auspiciousness, appeared in the sacrificial ceremony, but they may be regarded as disrespectful to the deceased by the owner's family, and even lead to the embarrassment of the sacrificial ceremony.
The symbolism of the pomegranate is rich in among them"The house is full of children and grandchildren"The good meaning of the pomegranate makes it inappropriate to use pomegranates in sacrificial ceremonies.
The rule left by the ancestors that these four fruits cannot be used during sacrifices is intended to allow people to pay tribute to the deceased wholeheartedly, so as to express their deep admiration and nostalgia for them.
【The value of sacrificial culture·】—Sacrificial culture is an important part of China's traditional culture, which is not only a continuation of our ancestors' rules, but also an important way for us to express our thoughts to our deceased relatives.
As an important carrier of China's inheritance of Chinese culture, sacrifice carries a heavy history and culture, but under the impact of the new era, these precious traditional cultures are facing many challenges.
With the changes of the times, people's awareness and attention to traditional sacrificial customs seem to be less than in the past, and some people even know little about the core of this traditional culture.
In today's social environment, efficiency is seen as an important value. This climate has undoubtedly brought many benefits, such as enabling us to accomplish tasks in a relatively short period of time that are difficult for other countries to achieve.
However, we cannot ignore some of the potential problems that this climate of efficiency can bring.
Such changes will bring about great changes and improvements in society, and promote the development of the country's economy and people's living standards. However, there are also some significant drawbacks.
In modern society, the pursuit of efficiency has become an important criterion in people's lives. Against this backdrop, many people are reluctant to waste their time on things that are neither materially rewarding nor seem less necessary.
To many today, sacrifice may not be necessary. In addition, the fusion of global cultures and the powerful impact of foreign ideas and cultures are also phenomena that cannot be ignored.
In modern society, due to the continuous penetration of Western culture and the popularization of the Internet, the people of China have a wider understanding and contact with various cultures.
Under the influence of multiple trends of thought, China's traditional culture is undoubtedly bearing a tremendous impact, and if it continues to develop in this way, China's traditional culture will undoubtedly lose its original value, and once the national culture dies out, then our ideology will also face tremendous challenges.
Therefore, inheriting and promoting traditional culture and customs has become our top priority, which is a long-term effort, and we also need to work together to make traditional culture reflected in our daily life.
This tradition not only expresses our deep nostalgia for our deceased relatives and respect for our ancestors, but also adheres to and inherits the excellent traditional Chinese culture.
Although we are in a new era, with rapid social progress and prosperity, we must not forget and abandon the wisdom and traditions passed down from our ancestors.
Every ancient precept that has been handed down contains a profound cultural heritage behind it, although its expression seems simple.
In short, the core idea of this aphorism that has been passed down since ancient times is that we should respect and inherit traditional culture, and maintain respect and nostalgia for our ancestors.
An in-depth understanding of this ritual is not only conducive to our better inheritance of traditional culture and customs, but also shows the unique spirit and excellence of Chinese culture.
These seemingly trivial rules are actually the respect and adherence of Chinese people to family traditions.