What are the traditional customs in Tomb-Sweeping Day?

Tomb-Sweeping Day is one of the traditional festivals in China and one of the important traditional festivals in China. It usually falls between April 4 and 6 every year, mainly to commemorate the deceased relatives and worship ancestors. The following is an introduction to the traditional customs of Tomb-Sweeping Day.

1. Grave-sweeping to worship ancestors: One of the most important traditional customs in Tomb-Sweeping Day is to sweep graves to worship ancestors. People go to ancestral graves or cemeteries to clean up weeds in front of graves and provide flowers, food, alcohol and other items to express their thoughts and respect for their deceased relatives. At the same time, people will burn paper money, paper property and so on. For dead relatives to use in the underworld.

2. Go for an outing: Tomb-Sweeping Day is in the spring season, and people will take advantage of their holidays to go for an outing in the suburbs. They wear bright new clothes, enjoy the beauty of spring, breathe fresh air, relax and enjoy family reunion.

3. Flying kites: Another interesting traditional custom in Tomb-Sweeping Day is flying kites. People make exquisite kites and fly them in open places to express their thoughts for their dead relatives. Flying kites is a way to relax and mourn, and it is also a good way for parent-child activities.

4. Eat Tomb-Sweeping Day: During their stay in Tomb-Sweeping Day, people will also eat some traditional foods, the most representative of which is Tomb-Sweeping Day. This is a kind of cake made of glutinous rice, usually filled with sweet fillings such as red dates and red bean paste. Eating Qingming fruit means praying for ancestors, and it is also one of the ways for people to get together to celebrate festivals.

5. Seeing Cao Ren off: In some places, people will make Cao Ren to represent their dead relatives when they are in Tomb-Sweeping Day, and send them to the river. This custom is considered to bring comfort and peace to the deceased, and it is also a farewell and blessing to the deceased relatives.

Here are some introductions about the traditional customs in Tomb-Sweeping Day. Tomb-Sweeping Day is not only a day to remember the deceased relatives, but also a day for people to feel the spring and enjoy life. Whether it is grave sweeping or outing, these traditional customs show the cultural tradition of the Chinese nation and the importance of family reunion.