"April is afraid of the eighth day of the new year", this is an old saying that is widely spread among Chinese people. So why is the eighth day of April scary? What's the story behind this and why? To understand this old saying, we first need to understand the lunar calendar. The lunar calendar is a traditional Chinese calendar, which is closely related to agricultural production and astronomical meteorology. The eighth day of the fourth lunar month is an important time node in the lunar calendar.
Historically, the eighth day of the fourth month has indeed seen some extreme weather phenomena. For example, in some years, there will be sudden heavy rainfall, which will cause damage to crops; In some years, crops are hampered by a sudden drop in temperature. These phenomena have led people to consider the eighth day of April as a "dangerous" day.
Therefore, the eighth day of April is also associated with a number of natural disasters. In traditional Chinese culture, the eighth day of April is considered to be the day when snakes, insects, rats and ants breed, which can easily cause epidemics. At the same time, disasters such as fires and floods may occur on this day. These associations create a sense of fear for the eighth day of April.
In addition to the effects of climate change and natural disasters, psychological factors have also exacerbated people's fears of the eighth day of April. In ancient times, technology was not developed, and people could not explain natural phenomena, which could only be attributed to mysterious forces. This fear spread among the people, making the eighth day of April an awe-inspiring day.
From the point of view of modern science, there is no sufficient basis for the claim that "April is afraid of the eighth day of the new year". Climate change and natural disasters are not triggered by a specific day, but are the result of a combination of factors such as natural laws and climate change.
Although the saying that "April is afraid of the eighth day of the first lunar month" no longer has practical significance in modern society, it carries the awe of the ancients for the natural world. Today, with the help of modern technology and weather forecasting, we can effectively respond to climate change and natural disasters and reduce their impact on agricultural production and livelihood. At the same time, we should also respect traditional culture and draw wisdom and experience from it to provide useful inspiration.