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1. Today, the vernal equinox!
2. At 5:24 on March 21, 2023, we ushered in the spring equinox.
3. The "equinox" of the spring equinox means "equal equinox", which is the so-called "equinox and autumn equinox, equal equinox day and night".
4. As early as the Western Han Dynasty, there was a saying on the mainland that "those who have spring equinox, yin and yang are half-equal, so day and night are equal and cold and summer are flat".
5. In ancient times, people would also use aliases such as "day and night", "day and night equinox" and "mid-spring moon" to call the spring equinox.
6. But in fact, the "equinox of day and night" is only theoretical, and due to the presence of the atmosphere, the actual day will be slightly longer than the night.
7. The "two equinoxes" headed by the spring equinox is the earliest determined solar term in ancient China.
8. In a variety of calendars around the world, the spring equinox has an important position, and the ancient Babylonian calendar and the Persian calendar commonly used in Iran, Afghanistan and other countries still have the beginning of the spring equinox.
9. An important sign of phenology during the "equinox" season is the swallow.
10. "Little swallow, wear flower clothes, come here every spring..."
11. Of course, if you post a circle of friends, it is recommended to use this sentence: spring equinox "three waits", one waiting for the bird solstice; Erhou Renai spoke; Three waiting for the first call.
12. "Genkiao" is the swallow, and since ancient times, people have been happy to let the swallow nest in front of their houses, and it is regarded as a symbol of good luck and good fortune.
13. In the "three periods" of the spring equinox, each season has some kind of flower bud open: one begonia, two pear blossoms, and three magnolia.
14. "Rain scenery, spring equinox weather, thousands of flowers and flowers competing for brightness", Ouyang Xiu's pen is full of good spring light.
15. The spring equinox is an important season for farming, and in the north, wheat rises; In the south, early rice is in good time.
16. "Half of the night when the cow calls for women, the Ming Dynasty planting trees is the spring equinox", the spring equinox season is also particularly suitable for tree planting, oh yes, today also happens to be World Forest Day.
17. "Spring equinox arrives, eggs are beautiful", many places have the custom of "spring equinox erection eggs": choose a fresh egg, gently erect it on the table, it is said that if it is erected, it can not fall for more than ten days.
18. Kite flying is also an important custom during the spring equinox, don't ask, ask is the dedicated editor to be on duty, no appointment!
19. Of course, if you come to a forward comment to like watching a dragon, and then quote a few ancient poems such as "Never put a chicken today, Kawakami Liangren put paper kites" warmly invited, the editor can also reluctantly consider it.
20. Spring equinox eat "spring vegetables", spring vegetables are a kind of wild amaranth, the folk saying says: "Spring soup is filled with dirt, liver sausages are washed; Safe and healthy for all ages."
21. Spring equinox spring tea, green tea at this time, the leaves are tender, the leaves are soft, and the cheeks are fragrant.
22. In mid-spring, the human body has strong liver qi and weak kidney qi, and attention should be paid to helping the kidney replenish the liver, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and coordinate the balance of diet.
23. From the beginning of this year to now, you have been working hard and you are already great, stop occasionally to enjoy the colorful and gorgeous world.
24. Treasure Youth wishes you love and live up to Shaohua!
Source: Xinhuanet Treasure Youth Studio
Curator: Liu Hong
Executive Producer: Mou Yanqiu Liang Tiantian
Supervisor: Chen Jingchun
Coordinator: Dong Jingxue
Editor: Ma Jiang Luo Siyu
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