But every year at this time, grandma will tell us not to wash our hair and clothes and ask her why. Grandma said she was not very clear, which was what her grandmother told her. Come to think of it carefully, in our hometown, because the local accent is similar to "washing" and "dying", there will be no "dead head" and "dead clothes" on Qingming Day.
At the same time, China is a multi-ethnic country, and each ethnic group has its own unique customs. Although Tomb-Sweeping Day's ancestor worship has long been branded in many people's minds, some ethnic minorities in China will also hold similar activities in other ethnic festivals.
For example, off-year, New Year's Eve, the 15th day of the first month, July 12th and July 15th are traditional sacrificial days for some ethnic groups. Therefore, it is generally possible to wash your hair in Tomb-Sweeping Day. If you can't wash it in your hometown, it is recommended not to wash it.