This year's rain seems to have been so heavy that I felt like a stray dog wet with rain throughout April. Don't mention the May Day holiday, everywhere you go, there is a smell of moisture and musty. No, I can't help but wonder, will we become tourists in the "water world" this summer? Will dog days be as hot as a flaming mountain, making people breathless? Or will this weird beginning of summer bring us new tricks?
When I think about the summer rain, I feel like I'm soaked in water, wet from head to toe. Truth be told, though, the rain has its benefits, at least it brings a touch of coolness to the hot summer day, like putting a piece of ice by the fire, which makes people feel a lot more comfortable. However, it also had its own pains, and many places were flooded as a result, and I was really bad when I looked at the flooded streets and houses on the news. No, because of the continuous rainfall a while ago, many places have launched flood control emergency response, which is really frightening.
This rain is abundant, and everyone is particularly concerned about the weather in summer. Netizens are speculating whether this summer will be a "cool summer"? I also followed the trend to see the interpretation of meteorological experts, and they all said that this summer may be a little unusual. I thought to myself, if it was really cooler this summer, it would be good, at least I could turn on less air conditioning and save some electricity bills.
Speaking of the beginning of summer, this solar term is a big day in our traditional culture. The beginning of summer not only represents the beginning of summer, but also contains the climate prediction and agricultural production experience of our ancestors. This year's Lixia solar term is not ordinary, and it is called "early Lixia". This reminds me of the old saying that my grandmother used to say when I was a child, "I am afraid of March and April is afraid of the first day of the new year", which means that farmers are most worried about not raining on March 7, because it will affect the growth of crops. Now that I think about it, there is some truth to that.
In addition to the impact on crops, I was also curious about whether this "early summer" would bring any changes to the dog days. Dog days, which are the hottest times of summer, make people choke hot enough every year. I went out of my way to check and found that the specific date of the dog days was determined according to the method of the Ganzhi date, which was different from year to year. This year's dog days are 40 days, and it's another extended version of the heat! When I think about this, I feel like my sweat is dripping down.
Speaking of dog days, I have to mention the people who stick to their posts. It's really amazing that they have to work outside on such a hot day. At this time of year, there is always a group of people who stick to their jobs, no matter how hot the weather is. For example, those medical staff and traffic police uncles, their hard work makes us feel extremely admired. At the same time, it also makes us cherish the good times of this summer even more, because we know that this beauty is paid silently.
Of course, dog days can be unbearably hot, but they also have their benefits. This is the time when the power is at its tightest, and it is also the time to show off all kinds of summer food! The thought of chilled watermelon, mung bean soup, and popsicles makes me feel half cool. These are our summer favorites!
Let's talk about the solar term of Lixia. It not only represents the beginning of summer, but also carries our yearning for a better life! In this solar term, various interesting customs and celebrations will be held in various places to welcome the arrival of summer. For example, the custom of eating Lixia eggs is particularly interesting. Everyone will also play a game of egg fighting to see whose egg is harder, which is simply a childhood memory!
Having said all this, I can't wait to enjoy this summer! Are you looking forward to this season full of enthusiasm and energy as much as I do? But then again, what kind of surprises and challenges will this "early summer" and dog days bring us? I am really looking forward to it.
Now that the beginning of summer has passed, and the dog days are approaching, I suddenly feel that this summer is destined to be extraordinary. The rain, the heat, and the people who stick to their posts will be the most beautiful scenery this summer. And the only thing we can do as melon eaters is to cherish every moment of this summer and enjoy this season full of enthusiasm and vitality! Are you ready? Let's meet this summer full of challenges and surprises together!