What day is fear?

Sting is the third of the 24 solar terms in the lunar calendar.

Spine reflects the state of germination and growth of natural organisms affected by rhythm changes. Speaking of earthquakes, the sun's spirit rises, the temperature warms up, the spring thunder suddenly moves, the rain increases, and everything is full of vitality. Farming production is closely related to the rhythm of nature, and the solar term of fright is of great significance in farming, which is the reflection of ancient farming culture on natural festivals.

"Sting" means "hiding". In winter, insects hide in the soil. "Surprise" means "wake up". Spring thunder in the sky woke up the bugs. In some ancient places, people smoked the four corners of their houses with incense and wormwood to drive away "snakes, insects, mosquitoes and rats" and musty smell. Over time, it gradually evolved into the custom of shocking and beating villains to drive away bad luck. In addition, there are customs such as "covering the drum skin", "eating pears" and "offering sacrifices to white tigers to resolve right and wrong".

Taboo of solar terms

1, not married

According to the folk custom, before and after the fright, Lei Gong often went out to do business and thundered from time to time, so it was forbidden to do marriage between people during this period. If there is an offender, he will be punished by Lei Gong, and his marriage will be improper and his family will be unhappy. Therefore, in order to avoid taboos, there is generally no blind date, engagement or marriage during this period.

Step 2 defeat the villain

Every year on the day of fright, women beat paper dolls with wooden slippers, muttering something, hitting you on the head until you are so angry that you will tremble, and hitting you with a villain spell that makes eating disgusting. The purpose of beating villains is to drive away the villains around you and vent their inner dissatisfaction, with the aim of seeking all the best in the New Year.

Step 3 sacrifice the white tiger

White tiger is the god of right and wrong. Biting people every year will hinder your future development. The so-called white tiger sacrifice refers to the white tiger drawn on paper for sacrifice. Feed it with the blood of the fat pig when offering sacrifices, so that it won't hurt people if it eats it.