Qingming, meaning "clear" and "bright", is one of the most important (节日) in spring. It is also called Tomb Sweeping Day. Itcomes in early (四月). On that day, people visit tombs(扫墓) to honor the dead. They always (花费) some time cleaning the tomb area. They usually plant some trees near the tombs and decorate them with fresh (花).
But it is not (仅仅) a day for honoring the dead. It is also a good time to (庆祝) the coming of spring. With the coming of spring, nature (醒来) up, dressing the world in green. Everything is new, clean and fresh. Birds begin to build houses for their (宝宝)，In forests and fields, many animals have babies at this time of the year. Days begin to get (长) and the weather gets warmer. So Qingming is also a happy time for people to enjoy the outdoor activities, such as flying kites and hiking. This is why this festival has been very popular for (千) of years.
