Introduction: What does the rural saying "plant three trees in front of the grave, and the descendants will be protected." What does it mean? Which three types of trees are they?
With the change of solar terms, Qingming Festival is also coming soon. Qingming Festival is the largest sacrificial day of the year. On Qingming Festival, the countryside will also become particularly lively from being deserted. There will be traffic on rural roads, especially at intersections of some major traffic roads, which indirectly illustrates the importance of the Qingming Festival. During the Qingming Festival, it is also a season for trees to be planted. Many people will use to go to the graves to sacrifice and plant trees on the graves. There are many benefits to planting trees in front of the graves. Especially in some areas where weeds are located, if there are trees in front of the grave, it is equivalent to having clear road signs and it is easy to find the ancestral tomb.
cemeteries are rarely visited in normal times, and they will only go on the day of sacrifice. For some barren mountains and slopes, there are really cases where graves cannot be found in the graves. If there is a tree in front of the grave, especially a tree with a huge crown, such a problem can be solved easily. Even in the plains, when you go to visit the grave on July 15, it is still difficult to find a grave without trees, so it is convenient to have trees in front of the grave. In addition to being easy to identify and find, whether the trees in front of the grave grow vigorously is also considered to affect the fortune of the family.
The trees in front of the grave grow vigorously, which indirectly shows that the family fortune is prosperous, the population is prosperous, and the trees can grow vigorously, which also proves that this grave is full of vitality. If there is no grass on the grave, the grave needs to be moved. There is no vitality in a place where no grass grows, which is very harmful to the descendants of the family. Therefore, it is quite beneficial to have trees in front of the grave and their growth is vigorous. There are many things to pay attention to when planting trees in front of graves. Not any tree can be planted on the grave. Planting trees in front of graves is mainly based on three types of trees, and other trees are not suitable for planting.
One of the most planted trees in front of the grave: pine and cypress category, pine and cypress have always been one of the three "ghost trees". Pine and Cypress Wooden nature is yin. When you enter the pine and cypress forest, you will involuntarily feel an inexplicable solemn feeling. People will speak less. Pines and cypresses are evergreen all year round, and the life span of pine and cypress trees also means that the family can have a long history. Pines and cypress trees can create a good solemn aura of the cemetery, and also means that the deceased can stay in the world forever, the memory will last forever, and it will also bring good benefits to the health and wealth of descendants, witness the prosperity and longevity of descendants, and so on.
willow trees are also traditional trees in front of the grave. The statement about willow trees can be traced back to Jie Zitui. After Jie Zitui was burned to death in the willow forest with his mother in his arms, willow trees became a must-have tree in front of the grave. There is also the custom of every household planting willows on Qingming Festival. The branches of willow trees are dense and sinister. It can also play a role in gathering aura. In addition, although willow trees grow vigorously, their roots are not very large and will not cause destruction to the cemetery. Therefore, the history of willow trees being planted in front of the cemetery is quite long. In addition, willow trees are easy to survive, and willow trees have become the most common tree in front of graves.
The last tree suitable for planting in front of graves is common in the north: Du pear tree, Du pear tree is also called Tang pear tree . In spring, flowers bloom like snow, as if covered by heavy snow, and will bear hanging fruits in summer and autumn. The fruit tastes sour and astringent. It must be stewed before it can be eaten, and the taste tastes slightly sweet. Pear trees are strong in nature and have very low environmental soil requirements and are more likely to survive. There is an old saying in rural areas: Muang soap, sausage, pear, locust, and so on. It is not suitable to enter the Yang house. Among them, pear trees cannot be planted at home and are only seen near the village and in front of graves. Du Li Tree is homophonic to "Du Li", which means that you can leave the mother as soon as possible and be reincarnated as a human being. In addition, Du Li Tree is prone to survival without pests and has a long lifespan, and is also very suitable for planting in front of the grave.
