In traditional customs, food commemorating the dead can be taken home for children to eat. It is generally believed that serving food can ward off evil spirits.
From another angle, we can see that China people cherish and love food. "It was noon when weeding, and sweat dripped down the soil. Who knows that every meal is very hard? " . This poem reflects the traditional virtues of our people who love labor and cherish food.
Memorial to the deceased includes seven, three, five, seven, seven, one hundred days, one week and three weeks before burning. By paying homage to the deceased, we can increase the ties between relatives, strengthen feelings, promote family harmony and unity, and promote social harmony. Educate the younger generation to respect the old and love the young, and "care about me and others" through exposure, thus forming a good family style and social atmosphere.
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Etiquette of worship:
1, don't eat meat, don't smoke (you can't pay attention to the smell of smoke in your mouth for a while), don't drink, don't eat, and don't use anything with irritating smell.
2. Don't attend the funeral. Don't go to dirty places and don't overwork.
3. Eat fish but not more than vegetarian dishes, and the meat must be fresh.
You can drink alcohol, but you can't be slightly drunk, and you can't drink strong liquor.
5. Don't think about food and color. No music.
6. Wash your hair on the third day and take a bath on the fifth day.
7. Ensure a healthy diet, and do not eat, drink or use things of unknown origin.