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Ching Ming or Qingming, meaning clear and bright, is the day for mourning the dead, a day for Chinese families to visit our ancestors graves.

Ching Ming rituals not only include weeding of the area, cleaning of the headstone, and replacing the wilted flowers with fresh ones, but also the lighting of incense and burning of imitation paper money. The burning of the imitation money is for the deceased to use in the afterlife.

Giving them their favorite food not only shows respect for them but also brings the descendants good life and health. The Chinese believe that the spirit has power to fulfil wishes. The food is not wasted as after prayers they will be brought back and shared among the descendants. The Chinese believe that eating them brings good health. Also, paper money is burned, candles are lit and the whole family kneels to pay respect. The Chinese also believes that paper money can be consumed in heaven or hell.

清明节

清明节，又叫踏青节，正是春光明媚草木吐绿的时节，是华人祭祖和扫墓的日子。扫墓当天，子孙们先将先人的坟墓及周围的杂草修整和清理，然后供上食品鲜花以悼念已逝的亲人。除此之外，供香点烛和焚化纸钱等，也是华人的传统习俗。为了使纪念祖先的仪式更有意义，我们应让年轻一代的家庭成员了解先人过去的奋斗历史。清明节主要是慎终追远、敦亲睦族及行孝的特殊意义。