Tomb-Sweeping Day Customs in Zhenguan Period of Tang Dynasty

Tomb-Sweeping Day officially became a legal holiday in the Tang Dynasty. After Li Shimin's Zhenguan rule and Xuanzong's Kaiyuan prosperity in the Tang Dynasty, the country became rich, the people's living standards were relatively high, and everyone had leisure to entertain themselves. When Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty was emperor, Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave-sweeping ceremony was officially included in the ceremony, which was one of the "Five Rites" at that time. As a result, Tomb-Sweeping Day's status was promoted, and the Qingming holiday was linked to the Cold Food Festival, which became a "small holiday" in spring after the Lantern Festival.

The customs of ancient Tomb-Sweeping Day in China are rich and interesting. In addition to paying homage to relatives and sweeping graves, there are a series of customs and sports activities such as jogging, swinging, cuju, playing polo and inserting willows. According to legend, this is because Tomb-Sweeping Day wants to ban cold food and fire. In order to prevent the harm of cold food and cold meal to the body, it takes part in some sports activities to exercise. Therefore, this festival is a very distinctive festival, with sad tears to sweep the new grave and laughter to play with friends.