The meaning of solar terms in Grain Rain What does Grain Rain mean?

Grain Rain means "Rain gives birth to hundreds of valleys", and it is Grain Rain when the sun reaches 30 on April 20th or 2 1 day every year.

Grain Rain means that the cold wave weather is basically over, and the temperature rises rapidly, which is very beneficial to the growth of cereal crops.

Grain Rain is the last solar term in spring. At this time, just after planting seedlings and planting new crops in the field, rain is most needed, so there is a saying that "spring rain is as expensive as oil". At this time, the eastern part of most parts of South China is abundant with rainfall of about 30 to 50 mm in late April of the year. The first heavy rain usually occurs during this period, which is beneficial to rice planting and the growth of corn and cotton at seedling stage.

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The custom of solar terms in Grain Rain

Banning Five Poisons: After Grain Rain, the temperature rose, and pests and diseases entered a period of high reproduction. In order to reduce the harm of pests and diseases to crops and people, farmers put up grain rain stickers and prayed to drive away evil spirits.

Grain Rain is popular among fishermen to worship the sea: Grain Rain season is a good time to go fishing in shallow waters when the sea is warm in spring. As the saying goes, "Ride Grain Rain to surf the Internet". In order to go to sea safely and return home with a full load, fishermen in Grain Rain will hold a sea sacrifice on this day to pray for Poseidon's blessing.

Go to Grain Rain: There was a custom of "going to Grain Rain" in ancient times. On this day, young women in Grain Rain go to visit relatives in the village or go for a walk in the wild, which symbolizes the integration of nature and fitness.

Drinking Grain Rain tea: It is said that drinking tea on this day in Grain Rain will clear fire, ward off evil spirits and improve eyesight, so there is a custom of picking tea in Grain Rain in the south.

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