Do you know the vernal equinox? Is there customs?

The vernal equinox is an important festival in the 24 solar terms of the lunar calendar, usually around March 20 every year. It marks the official start of spring, and the time of day and night is equal. There are many customs in the vernal equinox, such as harvest, ancestor worship and outing.

First of all, the vernal equinox is an important time for farmers' friends, who will hold a series of sacrificial activities on this day to pray for a bumper harvest next year. They will go to the grave to worship their ancestors, burn paper money, offer flowers and food, and at the same time, they will worship the land god in the field and pray for the growth and harvest of crops.

Secondly, the vernal equinox is also a good time for people to travel. During the spring equinox, when the weather is warm and pleasant, family and friends often choose to go to suburban parks, mountains or lakes to enjoy flowers. People wear bright clothes and hats decorated with flowers, enjoying the beauty of nature and the breath of spring.

Finally, there is a traditional folk activity on the vernal equinox, that is, flying kites. Flying kites is an ancient traditional activity in China. People believe that flying kites can dispel bad luck and is also a way of entertainment and relaxation. On the vernal equinox, you can see many colorful kites flying in the sky, bringing happiness and hope to people.

In a word, the vernal equinox is an important festival related to harvest, ancestor worship and outing. People celebrate the vernal equinox and spring by offering sacrifices, hiking and flying kites. Let's look forward to the beauty of spring!