willing【清明节】清明节的英文翻译

2021年1月9日发(作者：郭老虎)

清明节的英文翻译
celebrated two weeks after the vernal equinox, tomb sweeping day is one of the
few traditional chinese holidays that follows the solar calendar-- typically falling on
april 4, 5, or 6. its chinese name
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
in ancient times, people celebrated qing ming jie with dancing, singing, pi
the tomb sweeping day as celebrated today
with the passing of time, this celebration of life became a day to the honor past
ancestors. following folk religion, the chinese believed that the spirits of deceased
ancestors looked after the family. sacrifices of food and spirit money could keep
them happy, and the family would prosper through good harvests and more children.
today, chinese visit their family graves to tend to any underbrush that has
grown. weeds are pulled, and dirt swept away, and the family will set out offerings of
food and spirit money. unlike the sacrifices at a familys home altar, the offerings at
the tomb usually consist of dry, bland food. one theory is that since any number of
ghosts rome around a grave area, the less appealing food will be consumed by the
ancestors, and not be plundered by strangers.
honoring ancestors
honoring ancestors begins with proper positioning of a gravesite and coffin.
experts in feng shui, or geomancy, determine the quality of land by the surrounding
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