China Festival ToursYou could enjoy a pleasant Chinese New Year this winter!(February 13 - February 28 )
Ancestral worship has been in important part of festivals since prehistoric times and it is especially true during the Chinese New Year. It is at this time that all Chinese pay respect to their ancestors and thank them for everything they had done for the current generations. Traditionally in China homes, property, possessions, and land were passed down from generation to generation and current generations wish to pay respect and give thanks to the preceding generations for their hard work to establish their homes and families. They do that by going to visit their ancestor's graves and paying respects.
On the first day of the Chinese New Year, many families spend hours preparing food, which they will take to their ancestor's graves. Once at the graves, they will clean them; offer the food, as well as cigarettes and alcohol. Incense is burnt at the grave by each family member and fireworks are lit to scare away any evil spirits in the area that might bother their ancestors. This process is repeated until all of the ancestor's graves have been visited. The food is then taken back to their homes and a huge feast ensues. In most homes, especially in the countryside, photos of deceased relatives are hung in the main room of each house. Every month, the photos are taken down to be cleaned, incense is burned, and food is offered. Ancestral worship plays an integral part of most Chinese people's lives.
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