摘要
OFFERING sacrifices has been integral to the Chinese rituals of praying to gods and ancestors since time immemorial.Ancients believed that the soul could exist without the body,and making sacrifices derives from this belief.The intention behind this cultural ritual is to show respect for the departed as one would if they were still alive.Certain sacrificial ceremonies held to cherish the memory of the departed are held
OFFERING sacrifices has been integral to the Chinese rituals of praying to gods and ancestors since time im- memorial. Ancients believed that the soul could exist without the body, and making sacrifices derives from this belief.
