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Tomb sweeping: colossal waste of paper
清明节每年烧掉百亿元

More than 1,000 tons of paper money are burned each year during the annual tomb-sweeping festival, Chongqing Evening News reports, citing the China Consumers' Association. The massive quantity of paper cost as much as 10 billion yuan.

《重庆晚报》援引中国消费者协会的消息称，我国每年在清明节期间焚烧的纸钱达千吨以上。这些纸的成本高达100亿元。

The festival occurs two weeks after vernal equinox. It's believed the spirits of deceased ancestors look after the family and sacrifices of food and "spirit" money are made to keep them happy.

春分过后两周即是清明节。风俗认为，过世先人的灵魂仍照看着家人，上供、烧冥钱可取悦祖先。

（China.org.cn）