Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday that falls on April 4 or 5 each year, based on the Chinese lunar calendar. It is a time for honoring ancestors and deceased family members. Here's an overview of the customs and traditions associated with the Qingming Festival:

1. **Tomb-Sweeping (扫墓, Sǎomù):**
The most significant activity during the Qingming Festival is tomb-sweeping. Families visit the graves of their ancestors to pay their respects. They clean the tombstones, remove weeds, and repair any damage. Offerings such as paper money, food, tea, and joss sticks (incense) are placed on the graves as a sign of respect and gratitude.
2. **Offerings:**
Offerings can vary, but commonly include:
- **Paper Money (纸钱, Zhǐqián):** Representing wealth, paper money is burned to ensure the ancestors have enough money in the afterlife.
- **Food and Drink (食物和饮料, Shíwù hé yǐnliào):** Meals and drinks are often left on the graves, as a way to share with the spirits.
- **Joss Sticks (香烛, Xiāngzhú):** Incense sticks and candles are burned to honor the ancestors and to drive away evil spirits.
3. **Wearing White:**
It is traditional for people to wear white during the Qingming Festival, as white is the color of mourning in Chinese culture.
4. **Folding Paper Cranes:**
Some people fold paper cranes and place them on the graves as a symbol of peace and to express their wishes for the ancestors' souls to rest in peace.
5. **Planting Trees:**
Planting trees on tomb-sweeping day is another way to honor ancestors and contribute to the environment.
6. **Eating Qingming Zongzi:**
In some regions, eating Qingming Zongzi (a type of sticky rice dumpling) is a custom. These dumplings are often wrapped in bamboo leaves and filled with sweet or savory ingredients.
7. **Fishing:**
In some areas, fishing is considered a part of the Qingming Festival. It is believed that fishing can bring good luck and fortune.
8. **Flying Kites:**
Flying kites is a popular activity during the Qingming Festival. It is thought that the wind can carry the spirits of the ancestors to a better place.
9. **Avoiding Marital Affairs:**
It is considered bad luck to get married or have a wedding during the Qingming Festival. Couples often avoid planning their weddings during this time.
The Qingming Festival is a time for reflection and remembrance, and it plays a significant role in Chinese cultural heritage and family values.
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