1. Introduction:
Why do we need to sweep graves on a cold day? When I first saw this question, I believe you, like everyone else, were still asking what the Great Cold is. In order to solve everyone’s confusion, let’s first introduce the concept of Dahan
2. The concept of Dahan:
Dahan is the last solar term among the 24 solar terms. At this time, the solar meridian It is 300°, and it is celebrated on January 20th and 21st in the Gregorian calendar. Like Xiaohan, Dahan is also a solar term that indicates the degree of cold weather.
3. Reasons for sweeping graves on the Great Cold Day:
As one of the most important traditional festivals in our country, the Great Cold is also a very grand festival for worshiping ancestors, and on this day Sweeping tombs and worshiping ancestors is also a custom that people in various regions follow.
Sweeping tombs on the Great Cold Day is an expression of being cautious and honoring ancestors. Since ancient times, we have attached great importance to filial piety, and sweeping tombs on the Great Cold Day is linked to filial piety, and is a way for people to express their gratitude. An activity that embodies the blood-related family love.
Sweeping graves on the day of the Great Cold inherits the spirit of "filial piety" of the Chinese nation. It represents remembering the ancestors, not forgetting one's duty, carrying on the past and forging ahead, not forgetting to make progress, daring to be the first, and never forgetting the original intention. The excellent traditional culture created by our ancestors is something we should continue to inherit and carry forward.
4. The historical origin of tomb-sweeping on the Great Cold Day:
The history of the Great Cold can actually be traced back far, and every custom has its origins. From ancient times to the present, we have continued to follow the solar terms of the lunar calendar, and there are also many folk customs. "Tongkao Tianshi" quoted from "Sanli Yi Zong": "The big cold is the middle one, and the upper shape is better than the minor cold, so it is called the big... The cold air is the reverse extreme, so it is called the big cold." The big cold is the last solar term of the year. , is an important opportunity for the transition between yin and yang in the year, and is also the turning point between the end of winter and the arrival of spring. During this period, sweeping the tombs on the day of the great cold is a sign of hope for the blessings of the ancestors, peace and success in the new year, and a good harvest.
5. Things you need to pay attention to when sweeping graves on the day of the Great Cold:
In the Great Cold solar term, you need to pay attention to the fact that you must go to bed early and get up late, because the "Great Cold" is winter In the last solar term of the lunar calendar, in terms of daily life, we should still comply with the characteristics of winter's confinement, and go to bed early and get up late. Going to bed early is to nourish the body's yang energy, and getting up late is to nourish the yin energy. Therefore, during the Great Cold, you need to go to bed early and get up late. You must not stay up late the day before the Great Cold, otherwise your body will be in poor condition, so as not to delay getting up to visit the tomb the next day.
Don’t wear brightly colored clothes when sweeping tombs during the Great Cold
It is worth noting that offering sacrifices and sweeping tombs is a very solemn and solemn matter. In order to show respect for the ancestors, it is recommended to sweep tombs during the Great Cold. During this period, avoid wearing bright red and purple clothes, and choose dark colors for outerwear.
You are not allowed to take pictures during the grave sweeping on the day of the Great Cold.
You are not allowed to take pictures during the grave sweeping on the Great Cold day. You should be respectful and attentive when sweeping the grave. You are not allowed to take pictures or group photos on the cemetery, otherwise you will attract bad luck. The aura affects personal fortune.
On the day of the Great Cold, the time for sweeping tombs should not be too late
The time for sweeping tombs and visiting graves is also particular. The day of the Great Cold is a day with relatively heavy yin energy, so it is best to choose the day with the strongest yang energy. time. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Yang Qi is relatively strong. After 3 p.m., Yang Qi will gradually subside and Yin Qi will increase. If you are unwell or have low luck, offering sacrifices in the evening when the yin energy is strong may affect your luck.
Okay, having introduced so much, do you have a new understanding of why we need to sweep graves on the day of the Great Cold? Generally speaking, the purpose of sweeping graves on the Great Cold Day is to express gratitude to ancestors, inherit excellent traditional culture, and promote the spirit of the Chinese nation