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Qingnming, meaning being clear and bright, is an important festival in spring. It is also called Tomb Sweeping Day. It comes early April. On that day, people visit tombs(扫墓)to honor the dead. They always some time cleaning the tomb area. They usually plant some trees near the tombs and decorate them with fresh .
But it is not a day for honoring the dead. It is also a good time to celebrate the of spring. With the coming of spring, nature , dressing the world in green. All is new, clean and fresh. Birds begin to houses for their babies. In forests and fields, many animals have babies at this time of year. Days begin to get and the weather gets warmer, Qingming is also a happy time for people to enjoy the outdoor activities, flying kites, swinging and hiking. This is why this festival has been very popular for thousands of years.
