Can we go to worship our ancestors on the 17th day of the third lunar month in 2018? What are the rules?

Can we go to worship our ancestors on the 17th day of the third lunar month in 2018? What are the rules?
Sacrifice is a part of Chinese rituals and a major part of Confucian etiquette. There are five rituals, and the most important one is sacrifice, which is to serve the gods and bring blessings. The objects of worship are divided into three categories: gods of heaven, gods of earth, and gods of man. The gods in heaven are called "si", the gods on earth are called "ji", and the ancestral temples are called "xiang". In March, all things come back to life, willows are green, flowers are red, orioles are singing and swallows are dancing, and the earth is full of vitality. The Fortune Teller website has compiled detailed information for you about the third month of the lunar calendar in 2018!

Can I go to worship my ancestors on the 17th day of the third lunar month in 2018?

Lunar calendar March 17, 2018 (small day)
May 2, 2018, Wednesday Taurus (Solar calendar)
【Today’s lunar calendar is suitable】
Drilling, repairing graves, traveling, planting, seeking heirs, resolving lawsuits, raising livestock, tailoring, meridians [Today's taboos in the almanac]
Marry, move, raise the beam, bury, offer sacrifices, pray, erect pillars, install doors, build houses, build stoves, wear hairpins, build houses, break ground, build embankments, release water, accept betrothal gifts, open markets, seek wealth, collect wealth, and take up office

Sacrifice

1. Qingming Festival is a traditional festival for Han nationality to worship the dead. You can go to the park to pay homage to the dead seven days before or seven days after the Qingming Festival. You can bring snacks, fruits, cigarettes, alcohol, tea and other offerings that the dead loved to eat and pay homage to the dead at their graves.
2. The anniversary of the death, the anniversary, means how many years it has been. For example, if someone died on May 8th of the previous year, then May 8th of each year would be the anniversary of his death. According to traditional customs, sacrifices can be made in advance, but not later. Bring along the snacks, fruits, cigarettes, alcohol, tea and other offerings that the elderly person liked to eat during his or her lifetime, and pay your respects at the deceased’s grave.
3. Other traditional funeral festivals in the lunar calendar, such as the Ghost Festival on July 15, the Cold Clothes Festival on October 1, the New Year's Eve on December 30, and the first day of the first lunar month, are usually held in the evening in urban areas at a crossroads close to home, where paper burning and sacrifices are performed. Generally, an open circle is drawn on the ground with chalk, with the mouth facing the direction of the deceased.
4. Is there any difference between yellow chrysanthemum and white chrysanthemum in the Qingming Festival? Which one should be used for sacrifice?
Yellow chrysanthemums represent missing, while white chrysanthemums represent memorial service.

What are the days suitable for worshipping in the third month of the lunar calendar in 2018?

The first day of the third month of the lunar calendar 2018 (Monday, April 16, 2018) is Aries (Gregorian calendar)
The second day of the third month of the lunar calendar, 2018. The Tuesday of April 17, 2018 in the Gregorian calendar is Aries.
The fourth day of the third month of the lunar calendar in 2018 (Thursday, April 19, 2018) is Aries (Gregorian calendar)
The sixth day of the third month of the lunar calendar of 2018 is Saturday, April 21, 2018 in the Gregorian calendar. Taurus (solar calendar)
March 8, 2018 (Monday) Taurus (Gregorian calendar)
March 11, 2018 (Thursday) Taurus (Gregorian calendar)
March 13, 2018 (Saturday) April 28, 2018 (Gregorian calendar) Taurus
March 14, 2018 (Sunday) Taurus (Gregorian calendar)
Lunar calendar March 16, 2018 (Tuesday, May 1, 2018) Taurus (Gregorian calendar)
Lunar calendar March 18, 2018 (Thursday, May 3, 2018) Taurus
March 20, 2018 (Saturday) Taurus (Gregorian calendar)
March 23, 2018 (Tuesday) (Gregorian calendar)
March 25, 2018 (Thursday) Taurus (Solar calendar)
March 26, 2018 (Wednesday) Taurus (Gregorian calendar)
Lunar calendar March 28, 2018 (Sunday, May 13, 2018) Taurus (solar calendar)

<<:  Is it suitable to get a haircut on the sixth day of the third lunar month in 2018?

>>:  Is it okay to offer sacrifices on the 18th day of the third lunar month in 2018? Are there any taboos?

Recommend

What day is the fourth day of April in 2022, Youth Day? Is it an auspicious day?

The fourth month of the lunar calendar usually mar...

Can I get a haircut on the 25th day of the 10th lunar month in 2017?

Different looks will bring different feelings to p...

Is April 14th of the lunar calendar in 2019 a good date for traveling?

Traveling far away is an unknown matter, so you ne...

2021 Latest Laba Festival Good Luck Guide, Laba Festival WeChat Blessings

As the saying goes, "After Laba Festival, it&...

When does the May Day holiday start in 2017? Is April 29 a holiday?

Introduction: The May Day holiday is coming, are y...