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 "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.

慶祝春分后兩周,清明節(jié)是為數(shù)不多的中國(guó)傳統(tǒng)節(jié)日是陽(yáng)歷——通常落在4月4日5或6。
其中文名稱“清明節(jié)”的字面意思是“明顯的亮度,”暗示其作為慶祝春天的重要性。類似于其他文化的春天節(jié)日,清明節(jié)慶祝大自然的重生,雖然種植季節(jié)的開(kāi)始標(biāo)記和其他戶外活動(dòng)。