The origin of Tomb-Sweeping Day is 100 to 230 words.

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

Tomb-Sweeping Day custom:

Going for a walk in Qingming Festival is spring back to the earth. After the grave-sweeping, the whole family enjoyed themselves in the countryside of Shan Ye. Some people go to nature to enjoy the vibrant spring scenery and go hiking in the suburbs during their stay in Tomb-Sweeping Day. This kind of outing is also called spring outing, which was called spring exploration and spring hunting in ancient times. It means stepping on the grass, playing in the country and watching the spring.

Insert the willow tree. Tomb-Sweeping Day is the time when willows sprout and smoke is green. There are folk customs of folding willow, piercing willow and inserting willow. When people go out for an outing, they break off some wicker branches, which can be played with in their hands, woven into hats and worn on their heads, or taken home and inserted on the lintels and eaves. The custom of inserting willow is related to avoiding epidemic.

Towing hook. "Hook" is an ancient name, but it is actually a modern tug of war. According to legend, in the Spring and Autumn Period, in order to attack the State of Wu, the State of Chu used the hook movement to enhance people's physique.

Fly a kite. Flying kites is one of people's favorite activities in Tomb-Sweeping Day. The ancients believed that if someone was sick, they could write down or draw their illness on the kite, tie the kite in the air with a string, let it fly to the sky, cut the cable, and the disease disaster would fly away with the kite.

Swing. Swing was originally called "Qian Qiu". Swing is a custom in ancient Tomb-Sweeping Day, China. Swing with branches as the frame and ribbons can not only improve health, but also cultivate courage. So far, it is deeply loved by people, especially children. ?

Shoot willow. Shooting willow is a game to practice archery. According to the records of the Ming Dynasty, shooting willow is to put pigeons in a gourd, then hang the gourd high on the willow tree, shoot the gourd with a bow, and the pigeon flies out, and judge the victory or defeat by the flying height of the flying pigeon.

Cuju is a very interesting activity. Cuju is the predecessor of football now. The ball cover is made of leather, and the ball is filled with wool.

Cockfighting. In ancient times, cockfighting competitions prevailed in Qingming, which began in Qingming and lasted until the summer solstice. The earliest record of cockfighting in China can be found in Zuo Zhuan. In the Tang Dynasty, cockfighting became a common practice, not only among the people, but also among the emperors. For example, Tang Xuanzong likes cockfighting best.

Silkworm flower party Silkworm Flower Festival "Silkworm Flower Festival" is a unique folk culture in Silkworm Township. During the past period in Tomb-Sweeping Day, this folk activity was held in Wu Tong, Wuzhen, Chongfu and Zhouquan. Among them, A?vagho?a Temple in Zhouquan and Double Temple in Qingshi are particularly spectacular.

References:

Tomb-Sweeping Day _ Baidu encyclopedia