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When will spring come tomorrow?

The solar term in beginning of spring in 2023 will start on February 4th (Saturday), that is, the 14th day of the first month, with beginning of spring time of 10: 42 and 2 1 sec.

Beginning of spring in 2023 is usually regarded as the first solar term in the traditional 24 solar terms of China, marking the beginning of spring. The beginning of spring in the solar calendar is usually around February 4th, when the sun reaches 3 15 degrees. The arrival of this day in beginning of spring means that the cold winter is coming and the warm spring is coming. This is a season full of hope and vitality, everything begins to recover, and nature begins to rejuvenate.

On this day in beginning of spring, people will hold various celebrations to express their hope for the beginning of the new year. These activities include putting up Spring Festival couplets, hanging lanterns and setting off firecrackers. Welcome the Spring Festival and pray for good luck. In addition, there are some traditional folk activities, such as shooting spring cows and eating spring cakes, which are full of strong folk customs.

The arrival of beginning of spring also means that people's lives will gradually enter a new stage. In this season, people can take off their heavy winter clothes and put on light spring clothes to enjoy the warm sunshine and breeze. This season is also a good time for people to travel and enjoy the beautiful spring scenery in parks, Shan Ye, lakes and other places.

The custom of beginning of spring

1, Beating Spring Cattle: This is a traditional ceremony held in beginning of spring season, which means to send away the cold in winter and welcome the arrival of spring. People will make a cow out of paper or mud, which is called "spring cow", and then whip it in beginning of spring on this day, symbolizing driving away the cold in winter and welcoming the arrival of spring. This custom also means praying for a bumper harvest in the new year and peace and prosperity for the country and people.

2. Bite spring: On this day in beginning of spring, people will eat spring cakes, spring rolls and other foods, which is called "bite spring". This is because in the north, spring is very cold, and people are used to making spring cakes with pasta to keep warm. At the same time, eating spring cakes also means welcoming the Spring Festival and praying for health and happiness in the new year.

3. Avoid spring: On this day in beginning of spring, people will avoid meeting people who are in conflict with the zodiac, which is called "avoid spring". This is because in the traditional concept, beginning of spring is a new beginning, and meeting people who collide with the zodiac will bring bad influence. Therefore, people will hide in beginning of spring on this day to avoid meeting people who conflict with these zodiac signs.