Qingming, meaning "clear" and "bright", is one of the most important {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (节日) in spring. It is also called Tomb Sweeping Day. Itcomes in early {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (四月). On that day, people visit tombs(扫墓) to honor the dead. They always {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (花费) some time cleaning the tomb area. They usually plant some trees near the tombs and decorate them with fresh {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (花).

    But it is not {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(仅仅) a day for honoring the dead. It is also a good time to {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (庆祝) the coming of spring. With the coming of spring, nature {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (醒来) up, dressing the world in green. Everything is new, clean and fresh. Birds begin to build houses for their {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (宝宝)，In forests and fields, many animals have babies at this time of the year. Days begin to get {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(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 {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (千) of years.