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What are the customs of Tomb-sweeping Day?

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Update time : 2018-04-03 15:53:05
Outing
Also called spring tour. In ancient times, it was called exploration spring, spring search, etc. In April, clear and bright, spring back to the earth, nature presents a vibrant scene everywhere, it is a good time outing. Chinese people have long been accustomed to spending a lot of time.

Tomb-sweeping Day
Tree planting
Before and after Tomb-sweeping Day, Chunyang shines, spring rains, and planting trees have a high survival rate and grow rapidly. Therefore, since ancient times, China has had the habit of planting trees. Some people also called the Tomb-sweeping Day "Arbor Day." Tree-planting customs have been circulating so far. The custom of planting trees on the Ching Ming Festival originated from the customs of the Tombs weeping Day. There are three kinds of legends about the Tomb-sweeping Day. The oldest legend is that in order to commemorate the Shen Nongshi, the founder of the teaching and teaching of farmers and farmers, he later developed the implication of longevity. The later legend is related to the meson's push. It is said that when Jin Wengong led the ministers to the mountaineering memorial ceremony for the first time, he discovered that the old Willow Tree, which had been relied on by the meson before he died, died and was raised again. The Old Willow Tree was given as “Tomb-sweeping Liu”. The later legend is that Emperor Taizong gave the minister Liu circle to show his blessing.
fly a kite
Flying kites is also a favorite activity for people during the Tomb-sweeping Day. During the Tomb-sweeping Day, people not only put in during the day but also at night. At night, hanging a string of colorful lanterns under a kite or wind pull line, like a flashing star, is called "the magic lamp." In the past, some people cut the kites on the blue sky and cut off the match, allowing the breeze to send them to the ends of the earth. It is said that they can eliminate the disease and bring good luck to themselves.