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263 Burning the Family Hall

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    The mighty team first went all the way west amidst the sound of drum music.  Such momentum soon attracted many onlookers.  The nephew and daughter don't know where to go, so there will be someone to remind them every corner.  Holding a fun colorful "paper donkey" and leading the crowd along the way, these two little guys have a special sense of accomplishment, so they had a lot of fun after being busy.

    The Earth Temple is not far from my home, and it didn't take long to arrive.  Stop for a while.  The main thing is to go in and kowtow to say hello to the land father-in-law and the land mother-in-law.  Let the land father-in-law and the land mother-in-law know that this "family hall" is something for the younger generation to honor their father.  During this period of time, I also sent meals to my father to the Earth Temple.  Therefore, the land father-in-law and the land mother-in-law are quite familiar with the father (ghost).  At our respectful request, the land father-in-law and land mother-in-law will generally take care of them within their ability.

    After the due procedures are completed, we continue on the road.  The order of the teams remains the same.  Two children led the way with a "paper donkey", and my brother-in-law and my father's two nephews followed closely behind with a "family hall". Behind us were other relatives and friends.

    At that time, I didn't quite know where we should go next.  Soon, we were back on the road in front of my house.  However, instead of going back to my house, I went all the way east from my door.  At least, I already know that the location of this "Huajiatang" must be in the east.  In my impression, it seems that most of the people's houses are incinerated in the east of their own houses.  This has something to do with the ancient ritual of "respecting the East" in our country.  Then why did the ancients "respect the East"?  It is said that this is related to the order in which the ancients recognized the spatial orientation and the customs of the sun.  Of course, we are not ancient people. In addition to being influenced by ancient rituals, we are also influenced by other factors.  For example, people today often regard themselves as an ancient oriental civilization.  China is located in the east, so judging from the plot of the clan, "respecting the east" seems logical.

    Walking slowly all the way, blowing and beating all the way.  Gradually, our team grew stronger and stronger.  Behind the group of relatives and friends, more and more spectators have gathered.  Of course, most of these watchers are old people and children.

    After going east for a certain distance, we turned again and headed north.  At first, I was a little puzzled.  Because, from the perspective of orientation, "southeast" should be the best.  However, I don't know much about the yin and yang (teacher) method of telling the time and measuring the direction.  In my opinion, there should be some reason for Yin Yang to choose this position.  After thinking about it carefully, I finally discovered the reason.

    Why did yin and yang choose the second-best location of northeast?  In fact, the main reason for yin and yang is to consider the problem of "combination of orientation".  My father's burial place was chosen in the northeast direction of my house. If Yin Yang only saw the best direction and chose the southeast, then the "family hall" transformed in that direction would be in another world because of the distance.  Father can't accept it.  This is like mailing a letter. If the address is wrong, the other party will definitely not be able to receive it.  Corresponding to the wrong address is the wrong orientation.  Therefore, in the case of "Huajiatang", "whether the orientation is compatible" is more important than "whether the orientation is the best".  Considering the two aspects of "whether the orientation is compatible" and "whether the orientation is the best", Yin Yang finally chose the direction of "Northeast".

    After going north for a while, we turned again and headed east.  Finally, we stopped at an empty three-way intersection.  The so-called "empty" means that this place is a piece of farmland, and no one lives there.  Because, when burning, billowing thick smoke will be produced, if it is in a densely populated place, it will inevitably lead to complaints.  Why choose "three forks"?  The so-called "three-way intersection" is where the fork in different directions.  "Sancha" is actually a metaphor for extending in all directions.  Only with transportation extending in all directions, can this incinerated "family hall" go to its destination better and faster.  In other words, the father who goes to another world can receive the "family hall" settlement in the shortest time.

    Under the guidance of the "paper donkey", I, my brother-in-law and my father's two nephews put the "family hall" in a suitable place.  So far, the mission of the "paper donkey" has finally been completed.  Therefore, under the instruction of others, the nephew had to reluctantly throw the "paper donkey" in his hand aside to the "family hall".

    Immediately afterwards, the people who carried the coffin placed the straw they brought around the "family hall".  Regardless of whether the people in the military band are tired or not, at this moment, they must beat and play with all their strength, because now it is the best time for "Huajiatang".

    Amidst the sound of drum music, all of us bowed down to the "Family Hall" in order.  While we were kneeling down, the "Family Hall" was also lit by someone.  For a while, the fire took advantage of the wind, and amidst the crackling sound, the fire blazed into the sky.  It is said that the higher the fire head, the better.  The higher the fire, it means that in another worldThe more his father accepts the "family house"; at the same time, the higher the fire, it also implies that the life of the younger generation on his father's side will be more prosperous.  At this point, maybe you will understand better why the place of "Huajiatang" is generally chosen in an open space.

    After kneeling down, we don't need to surround the raging fire anymore.  Except for those who are responsible for incinerating the "family hall", everyone else must go back at this time.  However, when you go back, you must not take the same path as when you went to the funeral home.  When we came, we took the cement road, so when we went back, we could only choose the narrow path in the field.

    In the process of going back, there is another competition.  This competition is about the speed of returning home. It is said that the faster you go home, the easier it is to get rich or have a prosperous career in the future.  Of course, there must be some truth to this.  Just don't know.

    The vast majority of people are as relaxed as when they came, because only a small number of people need to compete for speed.  These few people are the ones who have the closest relationship with their father.  Me, my sister, two cousins ??and my father's two nephews.  Of course, this refers to all the descendants of the father.  So, after the kowtow was over, the members of the Xiaoji family ran home without exception.  My sister and I naturally have an absolute advantage, because we are familiar with the place, and the others are already a little confused after going around. Many people really don't know where to go when they can't go back the same way.  way.  Some people even lost their shoes, so it is not difficult to see the intensity of the competition.  (Remember the site URL: www.hlnovel.com
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