Qingming Festival, it is our tradition to worship ancestors and sweep tombs, but some details have caused a lot of controversy. On April 4, Mr. Luo from Yibin, Sichuan Province, took his son to sweep the grave of the child's grandfather, and after placing the offerings, the son enjoyed the offerings directly in front of the grave and mischievously asked the grandfather if he would eat them. This scene sparked heated discussions among netizens, some felt that it was too unruly, and some thought it should be more solemn. Mr. Luo said that when he was a child, he also ate offerings at the grave and felt that there was nothing wrong with it. This story provokes reflection and discussion about traditional customs and personal behavior.
Some netizens felt that it was too undignified and even a little disrespectful for children to eat offerings in front of the grave. After all, ancestor worship is a sacred ritual that should be taken seriously. And some people believe that the innocence and happiness of the child is the most important thing, as long as the family is happy, it is the best. This controversy also reflects the understanding and attitudes of different people towards traditional customs.
However, we also need to understand that the customs and traditions of each family are different. Like Mr. Luo's family, it is a habit to eat offerings at the grave in their family, and they feel that by doing so, they are sharing their lives with their deceased relatives. While this practice may seem a little unusual elsewhere, it can't be generalized.
In general, Qingming Festival is both a tribute to ancestors and an ancestral farewell, and the most important thing is to express thoughts and respect for deceased relatives. Whether it is serious and solemn or relaxed, as long as the family is reunited, and the beauty is the best way to worship the ancestors. We should respect the customs and choices of each family, not be too demanding, and should not judge others with our own ideas.