Characteristics and customs of Xiaoman solar terms; Xiaoman solar terms and silkworm festival for praying for rain.

There are various traditional festivals in China, and the related customs are different according to different regions and nationalities. As the saying goes, a hundred miles is not ventilated, and a thousand miles is different. But every custom has its meaning of existence, is a reflection of the daily life of ancient ancestors, and is a different culture.

High temperature, high humidity and rainy

Xiaoman is a solar term in summer, so at this time, the temperature will gradually rise and there will be more and more rain, which is characterized by high temperature, high humidity and rainy weather. Cold and warm weather frequently meets before and after Xiaoman, and strong convective weather also occurs from time to time. We should be especially alert to rainstorm, strong wind, lightning and other weather. There is a saying in the south of the Yangtze River that "a villain moves three cars, but he is too busy to know who he is". The three cars here refer to waterwheels, oil trucks and silk trucks. At this time, crops in the farmland need a lot of water, so farmers are busy turning water on the waterwheel. Winter wheat in the north has entered the critical stage of yield formation, so it is necessary to strengthen fertilizer and water management in the later stage to prevent premature senescence of roots and leaves, promote full filling of winter wheat and improve grain weight. Areas with large moisture deviation should be irrigated in time to prevent the harm caused by high temperature and drought and "dry hot wind". In areas where there may be heavy rain and strong winds, do not water before the weather process to reduce wheat lodging.

Mai Miaohuang went back to her mother's house.

There is a custom in Guanzhong area, that is, when the wheat tip is yellow, that is, when it is full, to visit her parents to meet the preparations for the summer harvest. This custom is called "Look at the yellow wheat tip", and there is a proverb to describe it: "The wheat tip is yellow, the woman looks after her mother, and the mother looks after her enemy." Of course, you can't go home empty-handed Son-in-law and daughter usually bring oil cakes, mung bean cakes and apricot as gifts. Respect parents.

Sacrificing fruit on silkworm day

In ancient Suzhou, many people made a living by raising silkworms and brocade, but silkworms were difficult to raise. Silkworm babies are very delicate and difficult to raise. Therefore, Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces will hold the Silkworm Prayer Festival in Xiaoman season. There is no fixed date for praying for silkworms. Any family can be held on any day, but the difference is no more than two or three days. Many places in the south have built "Mother Silkworm Temple" and "Silkworm Temple", where sericulture families will bow down and offer wine, fruit and rich dishes.