What is Tomb-Sweeping Day?

It is said that the origin of Tomb-Sweeping Day began with the supplement of "basic sacrifice" by ancient emperors. Later, people followed suit, and it became a fixed custom of the Chinese nation to worship ancestors and sweep graves on this day.

Qingming is the fifth of the 24 solar terms and the beginning of the calendar. The time is around the first day of the third month of the lunar calendar (April 4-6 of the Gregorian calendar), also known as the "March Festival" or "Travel Festival".

Tomb-Sweeping Day is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. It is not only a festival for people to pay homage to their ancestors and cherish the memory of martyrs, but also a link for the Chinese nation to recognize their ancestors and return to their ancestors. More importantly, we should know our ancestors, see our own shortcomings, correct ourselves and drive future generations. Realize the value of life, get rid of the dead leaves left by our ancestors, and keep new buds that can be used for reference. Promote positive energy. Generation after generation, a clear correction day.

Qingming custom is rich and interesting. Every household gives gifts to each other, not only paying attention to the prohibition of fire to sweep graves, but also a series of custom activities such as hiking, 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 people, we all take part in some sports activities to exercise. Therefore, this festival is a traditional festival with distinctive characteristics, which contains both sad thoughts and tears to sweep graves and go hiking.