What kind of festival is Tomb-Sweeping Day?

Tomb-Sweeping Day is one of the important traditional festivals in China, which is usually held between April 4th and 6th every year. This is a solemn and warm festival, in which people commemorate and cherish the memory of their deceased relatives by offering sacrifices to sweep their ancestral graves, mourning their deceased relatives and going out for sightseeing.

First of all, Tomb-Sweeping Day is an important sacrificial festival. People will go to the graves of their ancestors, clean up the weeds around the graves, arrange tombstones and burn incense to worship their ancestors. This is a way to show respect and gratitude to our ancestors. At the same time, people will put flowers, food and paper money in front of the tomb for ancestors to use in the underworld. These sacrifices symbolize the thoughts and care for our ancestors.

Secondly, Tomb-Sweeping Day is also a day to commemorate the lost relatives. On this day, people will pay homage to their deceased relatives and mourn their death. Many people will take flowers and candlelight to the cemetery or martyrs' cemetery to pray silently and miss their dead relatives. This is an opportunity for people to express their grief and yearning, and it is also a time for people to feel the fragility of life and cherish their family ties.

Besides, Tomb-Sweeping Day is also a good time for an outing. Because it is spring in Tomb-Sweeping Day and the weather is pleasant, many people will choose to go out for an outing and enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature. Some people will choose to climb mountains, hike or have a picnic to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air in spring. This is an opportunity to relax and spend time with family and friends.

Generally speaking, Tomb-Sweeping Day is a solemn and warm festival. This is not only a time for offering sacrifices to ancestors and mourning for deceased relatives, but also a good opportunity for people to appreciate nature and relax. Whether it's ancestor worship, mourning for relatives or sightseeing, Tomb-Sweeping Day is an important traditional festival, representing memories of the past and hopes for the future.