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What are the taboos in Tomb-Sweeping Day that day?

Tomb-Sweeping Day is a traditional festival in China. People will worship their ancestors, sweep graves and have an outing. On that day in Tomb-Sweeping Day, there were some taboos to be observed. First of all, Tomb-Sweeping Day is a day for offering sacrifices to ancestors, so we should respect our ancestors. It is forbidden to joke, laugh or do improper behavior during the sacrifice. Be dignified and solemn, and pay tribute to your ancestors. Secondly, recreational activities, such as amusement parks and cinemas, were banned in Tomb-Sweeping Day on that day. Because Tomb-Sweeping Day is a day to mourn and cherish the memory of the dead, excessive entertainment is not in line with the atmosphere of this festival. In addition, you should avoid wearing too bright clothes and try to choose plain or dark clothes. This is because Tomb-Sweeping Day is a day to worship ancestors and sweep graves, which should give people a solemn feeling.