Dong Zhi Day (冬至日) aka Winter Solstice Festival, in Year 2010, it falls on 22 Dec, a Wedensday (庚寅年農曆十一月十七日).
For those who have yet to perform your Thanksgiving to Lord Tai Sui (答謝太歲lease remember to do so before Dong Zhi arrived.
For more info on Winter Solstice Festival, you all may wish to proceed to the following links:
Introduction on Winter Solstice Festival (冬至年節簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/231
Do’s & Don’ts on Winter Solstice Day (冬至之禁忌):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/342
Dear All,
ReplyDeleteHad been receiving the following enquiry:
Can I offered Tang Yuan to my Ancestors (certain Generations) which they are not Taoists or Buddhists?
Here's Jave's reply:
Remembrance of our Ancestors or Forefathers is a form of Filial Piety. Such Goodwill action does not being affected or restricted by any form of Religions, Races or Languages.
If by showing the Filial Piety or Grateful action of offering a Bowl of Tang Yuan to the Pass-on, it is not a Sin but an action that worth Encouraging and Proud-of.
No One can marked you as Wrong and for sure, No One in this World is able to label you as a Sinner.
Do it with an Open-mind and Loving Heart, I'm sure the Pass-on will be Blessed and the One who offered the Tang Yuan will live more Happier without the so-called Religious-Rules-restriction.