Qingming Festival Qingming, meaning clear and bright , is the most important festival in spring. It is also called Tomb Sweeping Festival. It comes in early April. On that day, people visit tombs to honour the dead. They always spend some time cleaning the tomb area. They usually plant some trees near the tombs and decorate them with fresh flowers. But it is not just a day for honouring the dead. It is also a good time to celebrate the coming spring. With the coming of spring, nature wakes up, dressing the world in green. All is new, clean and fresh. Birds begin to build houses for their babies. In forest and fields, many animals have their babies at this time of year. Days begin to get longer and the weather gets warmer. So Qingming is also a happy time for people to enjoy the outdoor activities, such as flying kites, swimming and hiking. This is why this festival has been very popular for thousands of years. 本文来源：https://www.wddqw.com/doc/74cfabb059fafab069dc5022aaea998fcd2240fe.html