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Willow blessings in spring

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2016-04-04 07:34
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Willow blessings in spring

Boiled eggs with willow branches are seen in this file photo dated April 4, 2015. Traditionally, Chinese people boil eggs with willow branches in the water for blessings during Qingming festival, which falls on Monday this year. [Photo/IC]
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