Birth, old age, sickness and death are natural processes that everyone must go through in their lives, and the ancients paid attention to entering the earth for peace, and people believed that the land was the place of require for the deceased. In the view of the ancients, the soul of the deceased leads to another world after death, and there is a need for perception, so we have to go to the grave after the deceased enters the earth, and when we go to the grave, we should worship with tea and wine, fruits, cakes, paper money, etc., the purpose of which is not only to pray for the blessing of the ancestors, but also to let the deceased live comfortably in another world, which reflects the blood relationship between the living and the deceased.
The core of the mainland funeral culture is "filial piety", which is not only reflected in the care, respect and devotion of the elderly during their lifetime, but also after the burial of the elderly. For example, on the third day after the deceased is buried in the earth, we will go to the grave, commonly known as the "three-day round grave", the purpose of which is to pray for the safety of the deceased in another world. In ancient Confucianism, we advocated "three years of mourning", that is, after the death of the relatives to keep filial piety for three years, these three years do not give New Year's greetings to others, do not paste red couplets, the first year we have to paste white paper couplets, the second year pasted green paper couplets, the third year pasted yellow paper couplets, the fourth year of mourning clothes full to resume the red paper couplets.
There are few people around the grave, and all kinds of weeds and trees will grow around the grave over time, so we have to clear the weeds and trees every year when we go to the grave to prevent the grave from being covered by weeds and trees. However, if we find that there are three kinds of trees growing naturally next to the grave, then we must not destroy them, and there is a saying in the rural areas of the mainland that "there are three trees growing on the grave, and the descendants will add wealth and blessings", so which three kinds of trees are we referring to? Let's find out together.
1. Elm
As a common arbor tree species in the mainland, elm is known as "elm pimple", its texture is hard, it is the best material for furniture production, whether it is a dignitary or a literati, it is favored.
The fruit of the elm tree has a unique shape, like a string of copper coins, so in folk beliefs, the elm tree is endowed with a beautiful meaning of rolling wealth. It is believed that planting elm trees will bring wealth and good luck, especially if the elm trees grow naturally next to the grave, which is a good omen, and it is believed that the ancestors will protect their descendants and allow them to live a prosperous life. Although there is no scientific basis for this, it is a kind of spiritual sustenance of people, which reflects people's pursuit of a better life.
In addition, the elm tree is homophonic to "elm" and "yu", and the elm tree growing next to the grave also means "more than every year", which can be said to be a symbol of wealth, which also places people's good expectations for the longevity of the family and the prosperity of future generations.
Second, pine and cypress
The pine and cypress are known as the "tomb tree", its four seasons are evergreen, regardless of spring, summer, autumn and winter, its branches and leaves are always luxuriant, if the pine and cypress grow next to the grave, then it means that the soul of the deceased and the memory of the family can be like the pine and cypress, after wind and rain, still evergreen.
In traditional culture, the prosperity of the family is everyone's expectation and pursuit. If the pine and cypress grow by the grave, then it is considered to be an auspicious omen for the ancestors to protect the family, implying that the descendants of the family can thrive and prosper like the pine and cypress.
3. Laurel
In Chinese culture, the laurel tree has been a symbol of wealth, honor and dignity since ancient times. Therefore, when the laurel tree grows next to the tomb, its symbolism is particularly profound.
First of all, the appearance of the laurel tree represents the advent of wealth and honor. This means that the descendants of the deceased will prosper; secondly, the growth of the laurel tree also symbolizes the prosperity of the family, in the traditional culture, the prosperity of the family is everyone's expectation and pursuit, the growth of the laurel tree by the grave, implying that the family's incense can be continued, and the descendants will thrive like the laurel tree, flourishing and leafy, bringing a more brilliant tomorrow for the family.
In addition, the fragrance of the laurel tree also symbolizes the harmony and beauty of the family. The fragrance of osmanthus purifies the soul and makes people feel serene and serene. Therefore, the growth of the laurel tree by the grave also means that the soul of the deceased can rest in peace, and the members of the family can live in harmony with each other to create a beautiful home together.
As the old saying goes, "Three trees grow on the grave, and the offspring will add wealth and blessing", the three types of trees are elm, pine, and laurel, and these three trees have beautiful meanings, so people give these trees specific symbolic meanings according to cultural traditions and beliefs in order to bring good luck and well-being, which reflects people's pursuit of a better life.
However, from the point of view of modern science, there is no direct causal relationship between the growth of trees and the wealth and well-being of the descendants of the family, and the rise and fall of the family and the fate of the individual are influenced by a variety of factors (family environment, education, social background, etc.). The growth of different trees in graves is actually the result of a natural ecological process, many seeds will rely on wind and animals to spread, and different grave environments (sunlight, humidity, etc.) may grow different tree species.
We must always know that pie does not fall from the sky, and wealth needs our industrious hands and wise brains to create.
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