1. The best time for tomb-sweeping during the Qingming Festival in 2024 is typically between 9 am and 3 pm in the morning.
2. This timeframe offers bright sunshine and favorable weather, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
3. However, the specific time can be adjusted based on individual schedules and local customs.
4. Different regions may have different tomb-sweeping customs, such as "the first three days and the last four days" or "the first seven days and the last eight days."
5. What's important is to choose a time when the sun is abundant and the yang energy is strong, while also considering traffic and crowd conditions.
6. The days before and after Qingming are suitable for tomb-sweeping, with specific times varying according to local customs.
7. Some areas follow the custom of "the first three days and the last four days" or "the first seven days and the last eight days," while others believe that the ten days before and after Qingming are appropriate for ancestral worship and tomb-sweeping.
8. For new graves (those less than three years old) and old graves (those older than three years), the time for tomb-sweeping may differ.
9. The first tomb-sweeping for a new grave is usually done on a lucky day about 10 days before Qingming, the second on Qingming day, and the third about 10 days after Qingming.
10. For old graves, any day within the 10 days before or after Qingming is acceptable.
11. The specific time for tomb-sweeping is usually in the early morning, before the sun rises.
12. However, tomb-sweeping does not have to be done in the morning; any time between 8 am and 3 pm is fine, as long as it is not before sunrise or after sunset.
13. Note that the earlier the better is not the case for tomb-sweeping on Qingming day; it should be based on individual circumstances and local customs.
14. Due to different customs and traditions in various regions, the time and manner of tomb-sweeping may vary; it is best to follow local customs.
15. Reminder: The information above is organized based on folk traditions and is for entertainment purposes only. It should not be used for practical use or decision-making. Please take it with a grain of salt and avoid superstition.
