During the Qingming Festival, it coincided with the rainy season, and the scenes in the ancient poems still make people feel a lot of emotion. Qingming Festival is not only a traditional festival, but also one of the 24 solar terms, full of cultural connotation and customs inheritance. Among the many customs of the Qingming Festival, the sacrifice of the first year of the new tomb is particularly important. This article will pay attention to how to go to the tomb on the Qingming Festival in the first year of the new tomb, and at the same time interpret the meaning behind the "new tomb is not a society". With respect for traditional customs and reflection on history and culture, let us explore this emotion of inheriting the past and opening up the future.
Qingming Festival is one of the most important sacrificial festivals in China, and it is also a time when family sacrifices, Buddha sacrifices and ancestral sacrifices are equally important. As for the memorial sweep of the new grave, people pay special attention to the time and method. According to custom, there are strict rules for the worship of the first year of the new tomb. First of all, the new tomb is not a shrine, which means that the sacrifice cannot be performed on the day of the spring shrine. Traditionally, it is believed that this point in time requires respect for the god of the land to ensure that the land is fertile and the grain is abundant. Therefore, the first year of the new tomb is quite particular in the choice of time. In addition to avoiding the Spring Festival Day, it is also determined according to local customs. In some places, the first year of worship is not celebrated, while in others, it is chosen to be performed on a specific lunar date. Throughout the worship process, people need to be especially attentive to show respect and remembrance for the deceased.
1. The choice of the time for the first year of the new tomb (500 words).
In the Qingming Festival sacrifice in the first year of the new tomb, the choice of time is crucial. According to the traditional mantra, "Johor Bahru is not a shrine in the first year, the second year is not clear, and the third year is clear", which guides people to arrange the time of worship and sweeping of the new grave reasonably. The first year's sacrifice is usually held before the Qingming Festival, and the Spring Festival is avoided to calm the grief of the family. At this time, people have a heavy heart and it takes some time to adjust to the absence of the deceased, so it is important to choose the right day for the memorial service. The worship in the second year is more relaxed, and can be carried out on the 10th day before the Qingming Festival, and does not have to be confined to the Spring Festival Day. The transitional nature of time allows people to gradually come out of their grief and better remember the deceased. As for the third year, you can choose to pay tribute on the day of Qingming, which has both traditional meaning and expresses deep thoughts for the deceased. After the fourth year, the new graves were cleaned more freely, and people gradually recovered from their grief.
2. Details and exquisiteness in worship ceremonies (500 words).
In addition to the attention to the time, the details of the ceremony in the first year of the Qingming worship in the new tomb cannot be ignored. First of all, when worshipping, it is necessary to choose appropriate offerings, such as flowers, incense candles, cakes and fruits, etc., to express the feelings of longing for the deceased. Each offering contains a profound cultural connotation, symbolizing the respect and nostalgia of the family members for the deceased. Secondly, it is necessary to observe a solemn and solemn attitude when worshipping, and avoid laughter and playfulness, so as to show respect for the deceased. During the sacrifice, people also pray for peace and happiness for the deceased in the afterlife. At the same time, the Qingming worship will also have links such as burning paper, burning incense, and incense, and every detail inherits the emotional bond of the family. After the festival, the family will also have a reunion dinner to express their cherishing of the family and the expectation of reunion. The whole ceremony reflects the importance of traditional Chinese culture to family, affection and respect for ancestors, and is the highest praise for ancestors.
Through the exploration and interpretation of the customs of the Qingming Festival, we have a deeper understanding of the significance and exquisiteness of the new tomb sacrifice. The Qingming Festival in the first year of the new tomb is not only a remembrance of the deceased, but also a continuation of family feelings. The choice of time, the solemnity of the ceremony and the attention to detail all reflect the inheritance and cherishing of traditional culture. In contemporary society, the ritual of the Qingming Festival may have changed, but the ritual of the new tomb is still a precious cultural tradition. Let us cherish the companionship and love of those in front of us while commemorating the deceased. May the Qingming Festival worship not only be a memory of the past, but also a cherishment of the living.