Tomb-Sweeping Day is one of the important traditional festivals in China, which is usually held around April 4th or April 5th every year. On this day, people will pay homage to their ancestors and visit graves, and at the same time, they will also carry out some special activities and make food.

During Tomb-Sweeping Day, one of the most common customs was to sweep the grave. People will bring flowers, paper money and candlesticks to their ancestors' graves, clean up the graves, worship their ancestors and pay their respects.

Second, the origin of Tomb-Sweeping Day

Tomb-Sweeping Day originated from the Cold Food Festival in ancient China. The Cold Food Festival was set up to commemorate the loyal and wise minister Jie Jietui. Later, the Cold Food Festival combined with Tomb-Sweeping Day and gradually evolved into Tomb-Sweeping Day. Tomb-Sweeping Day is to commemorate and cherish the memory of our ancestors, and to express our yearning for their deceased relatives.

3. What are the customs in Tomb-Sweeping Day?

Besides sweeping graves, there are other special customs in Tomb-Sweeping Day. People will go for an outing, enjoy the beauty of spring and improve their physical and mental health. There is also a traditional food called Qing Tuan, which is a green glutinous rice dumpling, symbolizing the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new life.

Iv. Precautions for Tomb Sweeping in Qingming Festival

When sweeping graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day, there are some matters needing attention. First of all, we should respect others, don't talk loudly or litter, and keep the environment clean and tidy. Secondly, we should pay attention to safety and act cautiously to prevent falls or injuries. Finally, we should arrange our time reasonably to avoid congestion and excessive fatigue.

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