celebrated two weeks after the vernal equinox(24节气之一的春分), tomb sweeping day is one of the few traditional chinese holidays that follows the solar calendar(solar calendar,意为农历、阴历)--typically falling on april 4, 5, or 6. its chinese name "qing ming" literally means "clear brightness," hinting at its importance as a celebration of spring. similar to the spring festivals of other cultures, tomb sweeping day celebrates the rebirth of nature, while marking the beginning of the planting season and other outdoor activities.
qing ming jie in ancient times
古代的清明节
in ancient times, people celebrated qing ming jie with dancing, singing, picnics, and kite flying. colored boiled eggs(原来古代中国的清明节和西方复活节一样有彩蛋……小编只能感叹历史惊人的相似了……) would be broken to symbolize the opening of life. in the capital, the emperor would plant trees on the palace grounds to celebrate the renewing nature of spring. in the villages, young men and women would court each other.
the tomb sweeping day as celebrated today
庆祝春天的清明
with the passing of time, this celebration of life became a day to the honor past ancestors. following folk religion(folk religion,民间习俗、信仰), the chinese believed that the spirits of deceased ancestors lookedafter the family. sacrifices of food and spirit money could keep them happy, and the family would prosper through good harvests and more children.
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