please include a detail instruction on how to do it. what type of foods and drinks is offer? thanks ahead.
2007-02-03 05:21:04 · 4 answers · asked by preston 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I found a pretty cool site, which is the best I can do for you, as I don't have personal knowledge of this. But check out the link below - it's interesting:
http://yennadon.sd42.ca/activitiesprojects/Chinatown/Information.html
2007-02-03 05:27:27 · answer #1 · answered by Praise Singer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of oriental societies offer food to deceased relatives. My culture, which is not Chinese, does this at Christmas, where if any family member has passed away that year, a plate is put on the table for him/her, and food is placed on it.
To me, it just shows that these people are not forgotten, and reflects the belief that as spiritual beings now, the transition from this life into another life is fully acknowledged and hoped for.
In Native American customs as well, a plate of food is offered to God. It is a reminder that He is real to them and worthy of acknowledgment, for in this world, God is seldom acknowledged in everyday life.
In Celtic culture, a glass of wine or whiskey is poured out onto the ground for the same reasons. There are many cultures who "ancestor worship", except to me, as one of those cultures, it is more a respect for those who pass on, and hope for an after life. Nobody really worships spirits.
2007-02-03 05:35:52 · answer #2 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, it relies upon. some human beings merely go away the nutrition there(If there is no longer a lot and the nutrition isn't good). some human beings take them living house and devour it(if there is lots and the nutrition is nice). i'm a chinese. have self belief me.
2016-11-02 05:30:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan will send someone along,
2007-02-03 05:28:30 · answer #4 · answered by section hand 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋