Tag: Ancestors

Chewing betel and areca nuts is an integral part of Vietnamese culture, often used as an offering during worship. However, not everyone knows the correct way to prepare and present these offerings. We are here to guide you through the process, ensuring your offerings are not only culturally significant but also perfectly prepared.

Many families opt to place Feng Shui plants on their altars to boost positive energy and attract luck and prosperity to their households.

"After the paper money burning ritual, it is imperative for the host family to take down the offerings from the altar. It is of utmost importance to remember that there are three specific items that must be removed from the altar; leaving them there could potentially lead to bad luck and financial difficulties for the family."

The placement of mirrors is a critical consideration in feng shui.

For centuries, our ancestors have passed down invaluable Feng Shui wisdom. Among the myriad of practices, the arrangement of objects beneath an altar holds significant importance. But what are the two items that attract luck, prosperity, and peace for the household?

Our ancestors used to say that it's better to lend your house for a funeral than for a wedding, but why is that?

The ancient wisdom advises against leaving these three spaces empty: a home without furnishings, a stomach without food, and a mind without knowledge. Emptiness in these realms can lead to a life of scarcity for future generations.

Introducing the art of offering wine in Vietnamese culture: a delicate ritual often misunderstood. Wine, a sacred offering in ancestral worship, is often presented incorrectly. It is time to unravel the mysteries and master the art of presenting this sacred libation with reverence and respect.

When placing the offering of water on your ancestral altar, it is imperative to heed the following guidelines to invite prosperity and good fortune into your home.

Each tree has its unique characteristics and significance, thus choosing the right tree is essential to creating a solemn and peaceful atmosphere for the resting place of the deceased. Here is a list of trees that are not suitable for planting at gravesites.