Veneration of ancestors refers to the act of showing deep respect, reverence, and remembrance towards one's deceased family members or elders who came before them.
Related terms
Ancestor Tablets: Wooden tablets or plaques inscribed with the names of deceased family members used during ancestral worship ceremonies. They serve as a physical representation for honoring and connecting with ancestors.
Tomb Sweeping Festival/Qingming Festival: A traditional Chinese festival held in early April where families visit the gravesites of their ancestors to clean tombs, make offerings, and pay respects.
Genealogy: The study or tracing of one's ancestral lineages or family history. It involves researching and documenting relationships between generations to understand familial connections over time.