### 七月十五祭日的来历和风俗介绍

####来历
七月十五,又称“中元节”或“盂兰盆节”,是中国的传统节日之一。它起源于古代的宗教信仰,有着悠久的历史。据传说,这一天是鬼神归位,阳间与阴间交界之时。古人认为,七月十五是鬼魂游荡于人间的一天,因此在这一天要进行祭祖和超度亡魂的活动。
####风俗介绍
1. **祭祖**:在七月十五这一天,家家户户都会准备祭品,如水果、点心、酒水等,来祭奠已故的祖先。人们相信通过祭祖,可以表达对祖先的怀念和敬意,同时也是对祖先的一种慰藉。
2. **放河灯**:在河流、湖泊或海边,人们会放河灯以祭奠亡魂。河灯用竹子、彩纸等材料制作,形状各异,象征着对亡魂的祝福。
3. **祭祀孤魂**:民间有一种说法,七月十五是孤魂野鬼的节日。因此,这一天也会有一些祭祀活动,如摆设供品、念经超度等,以祈求孤魂不要干扰人间。
4. **扫墓**:除了家庭祭祖,许多人也会在七月十五这一天去扫墓,清理墓地,献上鲜花、食物等祭品,以表达对逝去亲人的怀念。
#### English Version
### Introduction to the Ancestor Worship Day on the 15th of July
#### Origin
The 15th of July, also known as the "Mid-Autumn Festival" or "Ullambana Festival," is one of China's traditional festivals. It has a long history rooted in ancient religious beliefs. It is believed that on this day, the spirits return to the afterlife, and there is a boundary between the mortal world and the spiritual world. The ancients thought that on the 15th of July, ghosts roamed the mortal world, so activities of ancestor worship and the liberation of the spirits were carried out.
#### Customs
1. **Ancestor Worship**: On the 15th of July, families will prepare offerings such as fruits, desserts, wine, and more to pay respects to their deceased ancestors. It is believed that through ancestor worship, people can express their remembrance and respect for their ancestors and at the same time, offer comfort to them.
2. **Floating Lanterns**: In rivers, lakes, or seas, people will release river lanterns to honor the spirits. The lanterns are made of bamboo and colored paper, coming in various shapes, symbolizing blessings for the spirits.
3. **Worshiping the Solitary Ghosts**: There is a popular belief that the 15th of July is the day for solitary ghosts. Therefore, there are also activities like setting up offerings, reciting scriptures, and more to pray for the solitary ghosts not to disturb the mortal world.
4. **Sweeping Tombs**: In addition to family ancestor worship, many people will visit graves on the 15th of July to clean up the tombs and offer sacrifices such as flowers, food, and more to express their nostalgia for the deceased loved ones.
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