The present generation probably still remembers how, every Chinese New Year or anniversary of a parent's death, a feast would be set out before the spirit tablet, incense would be burned and prayers addressed to the tablet inviting the soul of the departed to join the feast, together with other family ancestors.
這一代的中國人，大概都還有印象，每逢年節或祖先忌日，在老家總要「設宴款待」祖先，舉香焚禱，對著牌位，呼請：「×× 祖先，今天是您的忌日，子孫特地設筵，懇請您邀其他祖先一起回來用餐。」