Can we visit the graves in advance during the Qingming Festival? The earlier we pay respect to our ancestors during the Qingming Festival, the better.

The Qingming Festival of 2017 is coming soon. So, is it possible to visit the graves in advance? Next, let’s take a look at the relevant content about Tomb Sweeping during Qingming Festival.

Can we visit graves in advance during Qingming Festival?

Traditional tomb-sweeping time

As the saying goes, "Early Qingming Festival, late 11th Festival", which means that Qingming Festival to commemorate ancestors can be done in advance, and the earlier the better. In order to show respect and worship for our ancestors, we usually follow the traditional Qingming Festival tomb sweeping customs. However, the time and method of visiting graves on Qingming Festival are different in different regions. Sometimes, we will decide based on our personal circumstances, or we may not go to the grave but use online sacrifices, or plant trees instead of burning paper to offer sacrifices. In fact, as long as it is beneficial to physical and mental health, social harmony, and family harmony, the time and manner of visiting graves on Qingming Festival do not have to be so rigid.

Specific tomb sweeping time

Regarding the specific time for tomb sweeping on Qingming Festival, whether from the perspective of traditional customs or feng shui, it is best to choose to sweep the tombs between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. This is the time when the yang energy rises on this day, and it is the best time for us to pay homage to our ancestors. Because after 3 o'clock in the afternoon the yang energy has gradually subsided and the yin energy has gradually increased. If you are unlucky or weak during this time period, it is easy to attract evil spirits to haunt you and cause harm to you.