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What does Tomb-Sweeping Day mean tomorrow?

Tomorrow is a traditional festival in Tomb-Sweeping Day and China, also known as "Youth Day", which is one of the important solar terms of the Chinese nation. Usually held on April 4th or 5th every year, it aims at remembering ancestors, paying homage to graves and expressing respect and remembrance.

Tomb-Sweeping Day originated from the ancient "Cold Food Festival" in China. It was originally to commemorate Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet in the Warring States Period. In the Tang Dynasty, it gradually evolved into a folk grave-sweeping tradition. When sweeping the grave, you should worship the dead, burn paper money, add flowers, etc. To express your thoughts about the deceased. At the same time, Tomb-Sweeping Day is also a season suitable for marching and climbing mountains in a year. Many people will go to parks and scenic spots in the suburbs for sightseeing.

Although Tomb-Sweeping Day is not a legal holiday, it is still widely valued and celebrated in China. Inheriting Chinese culture, remembering sages and protecting family ties have become important holiday activities in people's daily life. No matter where you are, everyone should cherish this festival, express love and respect for family, relatives and friends, and remember the beautiful traditions and cultures handed down from generation to generation.