What are the customs in Tomb-Sweeping Day that day?

Tomb-Sweeping Day is one of the important traditional festivals in China, which is usually held between April 4th and 6th every year. On this day, people will hold a series of customs to commemorate and pay homage to their ancestors and express their thoughts for their deceased relatives. The following are some common customs of the day in Tomb-Sweeping Day:

1. Tomb-sweeping for ancestor worship: This is one of the most important customs in Tomb-Sweeping Day. People will go to their ancestors' graves, tidy up cemeteries, clean up weeds, burn incense and worship sacrifices, and pray for the blessing and peace of their ancestors. Sacrificial ceremonies will be held in some places, including burning paper money and offering flowers.

2. Outing: Spring blooms and the weather is pleasant in Qingming Festival. Many people will use their holidays to go for an outing, enjoy the natural scenery and relax. Some places of interest, parks and scenic spots will also welcome a large number of tourists.

3. Playing kites: It is windy in Tomb-Sweeping Day, which is a good time to fly kites. People will fly their homemade kites outdoors to express their joy in spring and pray for diseases and insect pests.

4. Pray for Tomb-Sweeping Day: In some places, there are prayers and sacrifices. People will go to temples or Taoist temples to burn incense and pray for peace and good luck. At the same time, it is also a good time for people to pray for harvest, health and happiness.

5. Eat Qingming Steamed Rice: During their stay in Tomb-Sweeping Day, people will also prepare Qingming Steamed Rice, a traditional food made of glutinous rice, bean paste and other ingredients. Eating Qingming steamed rice means eliminating bad luck and welcoming good luck.

6. Enjoy flowers and plant trees: Tomb-Sweeping Day is the time when flowers are in full bloom in spring. People will go to parks, flower beds and other places to enjoy the flowers in spring and experience the beauty of nature. In addition, some places will organize tree planting activities to promote environmental protection and greening.

In a word, Tomb-Sweeping Day is an important traditional festival. People commemorate and pay homage to their ancestors by sweeping graves and flying kites, and at the same time express their love and yearning for life. These customs not only help to inherit China culture, but also provide people with an opportunity to relax and spend time with family and friends.