For 2023Qingming FestivalIt is a special year for the traditional ancestor worship customs. According to the lunar calendar, the frequency of leap February is very rare, and it usually takes 19 years to occur once in a month. And 2023 happens to be a leap February year, which makes this year'sQingming FestivalIt's different from previous years. Legend has it that the leap of FebruaryQingming FestivalIt is not possible to go to the grave to worship the ancestors, because there are two sayings in folklore: "If you don't go to the grave during the Qingming Festival in the leap February, the disaster caused by going to the grave will come to the door" and "If you don't add soil during the Qingming Festival in the leap February, you will add soil and disasters one after another".
The first proverb "If you don't go to the grave in the leap February, you will get into trouble if you go to the grave", which means that it is in the leap FebruaryQingming FestivalIt is not advisable to go to the grave to worship ancestors, otherwise it will cause disaster. This proverb means that the ancestors warned future generations to abide by traditional rules, respect the arrangements of festivals, and not rush to the grave to avoid causing disaster. Modern manThere are different attitudes towards this proverb, some people cling to the tradition of faith and dare not offend, while others may no longer value these superstitious statements.
The second proverb "Leap February Qingming does not add soil, and disasters add soil one after another", mentionedQingming FestivalIt is not advisable to carry out grave repair activities. In accordance withConventional wisdomIt is the family's responsibility to repair the tomb, to pay homage to the ancestors, and to give them a stable place to live. The ancestors believed that breaking ground to build graves in the second month of the leap month would invite misfortune and bad things would happen in a row. As a result, some families suspend grave repair during this time to avoid uneasiness and bad luck.
However, whether it is the above proverb or folklore, there is no scientific basis for the statement that you cannot go to the grave to worship your ancestors during the leap February Qingming Festival. The leap month of February did not lead to misfortune, it was just a superstitious idea. As the times change, more and more people begin to question these ancientConventional wisdom, they pay more attention to practical actions and their own feelings. Therefore, many people choose to leap in FebruaryQingming FestivalThey still go to the cemetery to pay respects to their ancestors, and some people choose to pay their respects a few days earlier or later.
For those families who still adhere to tradition, they may respect the wishes of their ancestors and do not go to the grave to worship their ancestors during the leap month. This attitude is a reflection of traditionCultureThe respect and inheritance is also a kind of respect and gratitude to the ancestors. For those who are more realistic and personal emotional, they will choose a suitable time to worship and will not be bound by superstitious ideas.
In short, the leap February of 2023Qingming FestivalIt is indeed different from previous years, because the frequency of leap February is very rare. Traditionally considered in leap FebruaryQingming FestivalIt is not advisable to go to the grave to worship ancestors and repair the tomb, but this statement lacks scientific basis and practical evidence. With the progress of the times and people's reflection on superstitious concepts, more and more people have begun to choose to worship their ancestors according to their actual situation and feelings, without being constrainedConventional wisdom。Each family has its own traditions and beliefs, and no matter which way it chooses, it embodies a sense of respect and remembrance for their ancestors.