The custom in Tomb-Sweeping Day.

Tomb-Sweeping Day's customs are rich and colorful. On this day, besides sweeping graves, people also have a series of folk sports activities, such as hiking, swinging, cuju, playing polo and flying kites. According to legend, this is because cold food was forbidden in ancient Tomb-Sweeping Day. In order to prevent the harm of cold food and cold meal to people, everyone took part in some sports activities to exercise. Therefore, this festival is a distinctive festival, with both sad tears to sweep graves and laughter for an outing.

1. Sweep the grave

The custom of sweeping graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day has a long history, which shows people's respect for their ancestors. Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave sweeping became popular in the Tang Dynasty and passed down from generation to generation. Tomb-Sweeping Day's sweeping ceremony was supposed to be held in person, but now it is different from the past, and the way of sweeping is different.

fly a kite

Flying kites is also the most popular activity in Tomb-Sweeping Day. During their stay in Tomb-Sweeping Day, people not only wore it during the day, but also at night. At night, a string of colorful lanterns, like twinkling stars, is hung under a kite or on a wind-stabilizing stay, which is called a magic lamp. Someone used to put kites in the blue sky, then cut the strings and let the breeze send them to the ends of the earth. It is said that this can eliminate diseases and disasters and bring good luck to yourself. Some people write all their troubles on paper when they are outdoors, and let them fly into the blue sky with kites, thinking that all their troubles will go with the wind.

sway

The custom of swinging in Tomb-Sweeping Day has a long history. It was originally called Qian Qiu, but later it was changed to a swing to avoid some taboos. The earliest swings were usually made of branches and then tied with ribbons. Later it gradually developed into a swing made of two ropes and pedals. The custom of swinging has been passed down to this day and is deeply loved by people. It can not only exercise your body, but also exercise your courage.

Tug of war

Tug of war originated in the late Spring and Autumn Period and was first popular in the army. At that time, it was called "tug-of-war" and "strong hook", which later spread to the people and was called "tug-of-war" in the Tang Dynasty. Tug-of-war means that both sides are equal in number. Pull a thick rope and pull the other side out of the river boundary, even if you win. During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, a large tug-of-war competition was held in Tomb-Sweeping Day, which gradually evolved into a folk custom in Tomb-Sweeping Day.

go on an outing

Going for an outing is also called a spring outing. In ancient times, it was also called exploring spring and seeking spring. During the Qingming Festival, spring returns to the earth, the sun is shining, everything is reviving, and the earth is full of vitality. It is a good time to go for an outing. The custom of outing has a long history and was formed as early as the pre-Qin period. In the Song Dynasty, the wind of hiking was the most popular and passed down from generation to generation.

Eat green balls

Youth League is a snack in the south of the Yangtze River and the most festive food in Tomb-Sweeping Day. It is a kind of wormwood that only existed before and after Tomb-Sweeping Day. It is a jiaozi made of glutinous rice flour and soup. Because jiaozi is bright green, it is named Youth League. People think that eating green balls can prevent diseases, and cyan represents vitality and longevity, which means a healthy family.

In the new era, Tomb-Sweeping Day not only pays homage to his ancestors and expresses his memory, but also follows the teachings of his ancestors and carries forward the virtues of traditional culture.