In the long process of historical development, each ethnic group will form a culture and customs that represent its own characteristics. For example, in terms of color preference, Westerners often give white the meaning of holiness, so Western-style wedding dresses are mostly white, symbolizing the sanctity of marriage.
In China, white is seen more as a respect for life, such as when someone dies in the family, the family will wear linen and filial piety; In addition, medical staff are revered as "angels in white", which also stems from the special status of white in Chinese culture.
As the folk saying goes, "Bring a treasure to the grave in winter, and the descendants will be blessed with wealth", and this "one treasure" is inseparable from white.
In the funeral culture of our country, which has a long history, burial has always occupied a dominant position. This is because, in ancient societies, the level of science and technology and productivity was low, and the ancestors had a limited understanding of the world and were full of fear of the unknown.
They pin their hopes for the present world and their expectations for a better life on the mysterious natural elements such as the sky, mountains, rivers and land, and they have a sense of reverence for nature.
The reincarnation of the four seasons, the fallen leaves return to the roots, this is the immutable law of nature, people generally believe that after death should be like the fallen leaves to the earth, the traditional concept of burial is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Even in modern society, some places still love the funeral rites of burial.
The ancients believed that after death, although the body dies, the soul of the dead will gain another way of existence. This belief stems from the feudal superstitious concept of reincarnation, which believes that although there is a boundary between life and death, life will continue in different forms.
It was generally believed in the ancients that a living person could not see the soul of a deceased person, but a dead soul could see a living person and return regularly to visit their loved ones. This notion was further developed into a branch of funerary culture – going to the grave.
In Confucianism, filial piety to one's parents and respect for one's elders are regarded as the most basic moral qualities that need to be embodied not only while they are alive, but also after their deaths.
In ancient times, families would place ancestral tablets, and some large families would also build ancestral halls for worship.
Going to the grave is to remember and pay homage to the ancestors, and it is also to pray for protection and protection for future generations. This is a custom that is common in all regions of the Chinese land, and although the dates and requirements vary, its core is to express the nostalgia of the descendants for their ancestors.
The date of going to the grave is usually on the day of the deceased's death or the first month of the month.
Ten. 5. Qingming Festival, the seventh month of the lunar calendar.
Ten. 5. The first day of the tenth lunar month and the third day of the Chinese New Year's Eve or the third day of the first lunar month, etc., the date should be selected according to the needs of the respective family.
There are also certain rules for the arrangement of personnel going to the grave. In feudal society, female descendants were not allowed to preside over and participate in family sacrifices and grave visits. However, under the influence of the progressive ideas of modern democracy and equality, modern grave visits are usually attended by men, women, and children of the family.
If there are no special circumstances, it is better not to be absent. Of course, if there is a special reason for not being able to participate, it can also be decided on a case-by-case basis. However, there are still stubborn feudal superstitions in some remote and backward areas, and they ask women to avoid some grave dates that belong only to men.
In addition, in ancient times, the requirements for going to the tomb were also very complicated, such as the placement of offerings carried by descendants, as well as the incense and paper burned to the ancestors, etc., there were detailed regulations.
Dear elders, in order to show our respect for our deceased relatives, we need to respectfully place offerings, water and wine in front of the tomb under your leadership. On this special day, we also burn the paper money we carry to pray for the blessing of our deceased loved ones.
At the same time, we will also follow the etiquette norms of the ancient feudal society and wear appropriate clothing to show our respect. In our traditional culture, white is seen as a symbol of reverence and respect for life.
Therefore, the white clothes worn by our children and grandchildren when they go to the grave are also considered to be the highest respect and remembrance of the deceased relatives. Let us pay tribute to our loved ones with the most sincere heart and the most solemn attitude.
Revered by ancient people"Ancestors blessed"Faith may be regarded as absurd in today's technological world, but at that time, it was believed that the ancestors would be comforted by the abundant tributes and filial sons and daughters dressed in white, and would bless future generations.
Although this idea may no longer be widely accepted in modern society, it was held as truth in ancient times and has been passed down to this day. Tomb sweeping and grave visiting, these two activities are essentially expressions of the living people's thoughts and respect for their deceased relatives.
In modern society, with economic prosperity and social progress, on the one hand, the rapid increase in population makes land resources more and more precious; On the other hand, people's attitudes are also changing, and the traditional burial customs are gradually being replaced by cremation, which also leads to the gradual reduction of grave visits.
Driven by the new era of simplification, even according to the traditional burial, future generations may be all over the country or even the world for reasons of study and work, the annual grave activities that must be carried out have become unrealistic, the respect for ancestors can be kept in the heart, and the forms of sacrifice are also diverse, such as tomb sweeping, family sacrifices and remote sacrifices.
When going to the grave, the younger generations do not have to be too strict with themselves to wear traditional white filial piety clothes, although going to the grave is a solemn and solemn sacrificial activity, but it should not be overly dressed, it is best to choose plain clothes, in order to fully express the respect for the ancestors.
Traditionally, it is believed that the descendants of the descendants wearing white filial piety clothes at the time of going to the grave are "a treasure", symbolizing respect and filial piety for the deceased, and even believed to be able to bless the descendants with many blessings and wealth.
However, with the change of social form, modern society pays more attention to the effective use of land resources and environmental protection. Therefore, all sectors of society have begun to advocate low-carbon and environmentally friendly memorial methods such as fireless tomb sweeping, so as to reduce forest fire disasters and environmental pollution caused by grave visits every year.
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