Today ushers in the spring equinox of the 24 solar terms. The vernal equinox, known as "the middle of the day", "the equinox of day and night" and "the moon of mid-spring" in ancient times, symbolizes the equinox of day and night, and is also the middle of spring. This solar term means that there are 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night, and it also marks the middle of spring in the three months from the beginning of spring to the beginning of summer, painting a picturesque and beautiful picture of spring.
Equinox · Three waits
"Xuanniao" is the swallow, the spring equinox, the familiar swallow returns, and the swallow also knows the old nest mud.
The second wait for the thunder to happen|The sound of the thunder is born, and the spring thunder is bursting, waking up all things that are sleeping.
The light of the electricity is prosperous, and its light is emitted, so the cloud starts to electricity.
Vernal equinox traditions
1. Stand eggs
The vernal equinox is equal in length day and night, symbolizing the beauty of balance. At this time, the game of erecting eggs became a popular custom, implying that life is like a balanced egg, impartial and auspicious.
2. Ritual
According to the "Book of Rites", "the sun is sacrificed at the altar", and the emperor sacrifices to the sun god at the spring equinox, praying for the peace of the country and the people, and the abundance of grains. This traditional ritual bears witness to the solemnity and solemnity of the spring equinox solar terms.
3. Eat spring vegetables
The ancient custom of "eating spring vegetables on the spring equinox" is especially prevalent in the southern region. The spring soup made of wild amaranth symbolizes the freshness and vitality of spring, and the good wishes passed down from generation to generation.
4. Feeding cows
The spring ox represents farming and auspiciousness, and places people's good expectations for a good harvest and happiness. The cattle giver sings auspicious words and brings the vision of spring ploughing into every family, full of vitality and vitality.
5. Go out and fly kites
After the spring equinox, people welcome the warm spring breeze, go out and fly kites. It's the perfect time for outdoor activities and a joyous ritual to welcome spring.
The vernal equinox is not only a solar term, but also a carrier of the cultural inheritance and living customs of the Chinese nation. On this special day, people feel the beauty of nature and humanity, and look forward to the arrival of a new life, as well as the joy and harvest it brings.
Farming proverbs
In early spring, after the temperature rises, there will be a period of continuous low, commonly known as the cold spring. In the south, the main effect of the cold spring is early rice rot, and in northern China, it affects the growth of peanuts, vegetables, cotton and wheat.
As the saying goes: "The sun turns in the beginning of spring, the rain is by the river, the crow is stung, and the ground is dry at the spring equinox." "In the northeast, north and northwest regions where spring rain is as expensive as oil, precipitation is still very little, and resisting spring drought is the main problem of agriculture. "A spring rain and a warm one, busy plowing the fields after the spring rain", the busy farming season is about to begin. "February is stinging and the spring equinox, planting trees and fertilizing the plough deeply. "The spring equinox is a good time to plant trees, and the Qing Dynasty has the verse "The cow calls the woman in the middle of the night, and the Ming Dynasty planting trees is the spring equinox".
According to the proverbs of the spring equinox on this day, the weather and the year in the later period are: "There is rain on the spring equinox to Qingming, and there is no road to travel when it rains during the Qingming Festival", "There is no rain on the spring equinox to Qingming", "The spring equinox rain does not stop, there are good days before and after Qingming", "The spring equinox is cloudy and rainy, and the spring rain does not stop", "The spring equinox snows and sows cold in spring", "The spring equinox has no rain to plow the fields", "The spring equinox has rain and it is a good year".
According to the proverbs that predict the weather in the later period, such as "the spring equinox is not warm, the autumn equinox is not cool", "the spring equinox is not cold, the Qingming is cold", "it is cold before the spring equinox, it is warm after the spring equinox, it is warm before the spring equinox, and it is cold after the spring equinox".
According to the proverbs that predict the weather in the later period, such as "the west wind is cloudy and rainy in the spring equinox", "the spring equinox is windy, and it blows until mid-April", "the spring equinox is windy and the summer solstice rains", "the spring equinox is southerly, first rain and then drought", "the spring equinox is reported in the morning southwest, and there is a case of typhoon insect infestation".
The health of the vernal equinox
During the spring equinox, people pay attention to health preservation, believing that they should conform to the changes of yin and yang in nature and maintain the balance of yin and yang in the human body. It is recommended to increase outdoor activities appropriately, maintain a comfortable mood, eat a light diet, and eat more vegetables and fruits to help the body's metabolism and health.
At last
The vernal equinox is not only an important solar term, but also an important part of traditional Chinese culture. It embodies the ancient people's deep understanding of the laws of nature and their unremitting pursuit of harmonious life. By celebrating the vernal equinox, people can not only enjoy the beauty of spring, but also inherit and promote traditional culture.