$BNB $ETH $DOGE
⭐⭐⭐Origin of the Cold Clothing Festival⭐⭐⭐
1. Historical Sources: The Cold Clothing Festival can be traced back to the Zhou Dynasty. The record of “clothing in September” in the Book of Songs reflects the ancient practice of preparing winter clothing for loved ones, which later extended to the deceased. During the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Xuanzong designated the first day of the ninth month as the Cold Clothing Festival, and in the Song Dynasty, it was postponed to the first day of the tenth month in the lunar calendar. This date has since remained fixed.
2. Legendary Endorsements: The most widely circulated story is that of Meng Jiangnv. She traveled a long distance to deliver cold clothing to her husband, who was building the Great Wall, only to learn that he had died and his remains were buried under the wall. In her grief, she burned cold clothing on the first day of the tenth month to honor him, leading to the widespread custom of “sending cold clothing.” Additionally, the story of the couple Cai Mo promoting paper through “Hui Niang’s return to life” also contributed to the custom of burning paper during the Cold Clothing Festival.
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Taboos ⚠️⚠️⚠️
1. Behavioral Taboos: During the tomb sweeping, it is taboo to laugh, joke, or speak inauspicious words, and to step on others' graves; offerings must be burned to ashes, avoiding extinguishing midway or mishandling unburned paper money; during the festival, family quarrels and fights are taboo to avoid disturbing ancestors.
2. Scene and Activity Taboos: It is strictly forbidden to burn cold clothing indoors or in flammable areas such as forests; it is not suitable to participate in joyful activities like weddings or moving on that day, as tradition holds that it will bring bad luck; it is taboo to walk alone on remote paths late at night, as folklore suggests that this day carries heavy Yin energy and one is likely to encounter misfortune.
3. Crowd and Dress Taboos: Pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weak constitutions are advised not to visit graves; during the rituals, it is taboo to wear bright colors like red and purple; it is preferable to wear black, white, gray, or other plain colors to show solemnity.
