In ancient times, people in China adopted the lunar calendar, that is, a year was divided into 24 solar terms according to the movements of the sun and the moon. The leap month is added to make the lunar calendar conform to the actual astronomical situation, and the leap February is the month between the "fright" and the "vernal equinox" in the sun's operation. It is said that in this month, the weather is unpredictable and risky, so it is not suitable to go to the cemetery to worship ancestors.
The saying that people don't go to the grave on the Qingming Festival during the leap month expresses people's admiration and nostalgia for their ancestors, and also reflects people's belief and awe in the theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements. The saying that you can't go to the grave in leap February reflects people's awe and adaptation to nature, and also expresses people's respect for the cemetery and nostalgia for their ancestors.
Matters needing attention in Qingming grave sweeping
1, pregnant women are forbidden to sweep graves
It's better for pregnant women to avoid tomb sweeping activities in Qingming, which is not only the influence of heavy yin. In other respects, Tomb-Sweeping Day is very crowded. First, for the safety of the fetus, pregnant women are not recommended to participate. Second, the grave sweeping weather and surrounding environment are not conducive to the health of pregnant women. In addition, if women have official holidays, they should also avoid such activities.
2. Don't take photos in the cemetery.
The purpose of sweeping graves is to worship ancestors, not to have fun. There is a god who holds his head three feet high. It is best to be respectful, careful and cautious when sweeping the grave. Never take pictures in the cemetery, or even take pictures at will, otherwise it will attract bad atmosphere, cause imbalance between Yin and Yang, and damage personal fortune.
3. Avoid wearing big red and purple.
Tomb-Sweeping Day can't wear red and purple to visit the grave, and I believe everyone will not wear such clothes to attend such activities. However, some people will be careless and inadvertently use red in clothes or underwear. Of course, the animal year is an exception, and underwear can be worn in red.