Introduction and custom of solar terms in beginning of spring

Beginning of spring is one of the 24 solar terms in China. The traditional twenty-four solar terms are twenty-four time points in a year determined by ancient Chinese farmers according to the laws of the sun and the earth and the changes of climate and phenology. Beginning of spring is the fourth day of the second lunar month. On this day, the sun reached 3 15 degrees, marking the beginning of spring. The weather gets warmer, the temperature rises and everything begins to grow again.

In China, beginning of spring solar terms have many special customs. One of the most famous is eating spring cakes. Spring cake is a kind of small cake made of sesame oil, flour and chopped green onion. Because meat, bean paste and other fillings are added to the cake when making, the taste is very rich. In the north, people usually eat spring cakes on the day when spring begins, which symbolizes the arrival of spring.

In addition, beginning of spring is also an important traditional festival, and various celebrations will be held in many places. For example, in the south, some areas will hold it? Light a spring lantern? Activities. These spring lanterns are usually hand-made, with different shapes and beautiful appearance. In the process of lighting spring lanterns, people will sing and dance to celebrate the arrival of spring.

Generally speaking, beginning of spring solar term is a very important solar term in China culture. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and symbolizes the continuation of life and the arrival of hope. In this solar term, people will celebrate the arrival of spring in various ways and pray for a good start.