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Qingming six customs?

Six customs of Qingming

1 willow cuttings

In the two river basins and other places, on this day in Tomb-Sweeping Day, new willows are planted at home, and the custom of wearing willows by men, women and children means that it can drive away epidemic ghosts and prevent harassment and persecution.

2 grave sweeping

Tomb-Sweeping Day's ancestor worship is a cultural tradition of pursuing the future with caution. People bring wine and food to the graves of their relatives, then burn paper money to cultivate new soil, insert tender willows in front of the graves, and then kowtow.

3 swing

In ancient times, swings were made of branches and tied with ribbons, which could improve health and cultivate courage. So far, it has been loved by people, especially children.

4 flying kites

Every time we go to Tomb-Sweeping Day, people will fly kites during the day and at night. Some people put kites in the blue sky and then cut the thread. It is said that this can eliminate diseases and bring good luck to yourself.

Step five

The Qingming Spring Festival is a good time for people to go for a spring outing, which is also called a spring outing. In ancient times, it was called spring exploration. People combine ancestor worship with outing to remember their ancestors and be healthy.

6 eat green balls

The custom of eating green dumplings in Tomb-Sweeping Day and Jiangnan is that green dumplings are like jade, sticky and soft, fragrant, sweet but not greasy, and fat but not fat.