What does the Thirteen Sacrifices in Yang Gong mean?

The 13th Sacrifice of Yang Gong is an important ceremony in ancient China. According to legend, the ceremony first began in the Tang Dynasty, when ancient emperors and nobles sacrificed their ancestors to show their respect and gratitude when they were young. Later, this ceremony gradually entered the wedding of ordinary families and became a part of Chinese wedding culture. It is also a symbol of traditional culture and marriage blessing to hold the 13th Sacrifice of Yang Palace in the wedding ceremony, which means that in the new chapter of life, husband and wife should respect and trust each other, care for each other, support each other and work together for family harmony and happiness.

The specific process of the Thirteen Sacrifices in Yang Gong is usually divided into thirteen links, such as offering sacrifices, offering sacrifices to heaven, revealing the truth, offering villages, offering wine, offering spirits, burning incense, burning flowers, making a toast, worshipping God, opening a ceremony, returning to relatives and getting married. These links are carried out in order, with solemn scenes and serious ceremonies. When offering sacrifices, the bride and groom will prepare offerings for ancestors and gods; In the revealing session, God will read the Oracle, and by revealing the truth, he will predict whether the gods care for the new people. In the process of burning incense, the couple will burn incense to worship their ancestors and pray for their protection and blessing; The final reunion and bridal chamber are the signs that the couple leave the wedding scene and enter a new stage of their lives.

With the development of the times and social progress, many ancient traditional cultures have been forgotten by people, but as an important wedding ceremony, the Thirteen Sacrifices in Yang Gong are still widely spread in many areas. Although the form of ceremony has changed, its spirit and significance still span time and space, and it has become an important measure for people to inherit traditional culture and express their respect for ancestors and history. In addition, marriage is the cornerstone of the family, and the ceremony is also a good wish and blessing for marriage, opening a new chapter in a better life. As an important cultural heritage, the 13th Sacrifice in Yang Gong deserves more people's understanding and inheritance.