Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - The 24 Solar Terms - Is it a solar term or a festival?

Is it a solar term or a festival?

This is a solar term, not a festival. Solar terms are a way of time division in China's traditional calendar. There are 24 solar terms every year to mark the change of seasons and the progress of agricultural activities. Slight summer heat is the fifth solar term in summer, which usually appears on July 6 or 7 of the Gregorian calendar.

When the sun reaches 105 on a small summer day, it means 15 days from summer to the future. At this time, most areas have entered the summer heat, the temperature is gradually rising, and the weather is getting hotter and hotter. The arrival of summer heat marks the official start of summer, and people need to take some measures to deal with the hot weather.

The following is a picture related to the hot summer:

This photo shows a summer scenery, sunny, blue sky and green trees. This kind of scene often appears in the solar term "Little Summer", and people can take this opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities, such as outing, picnic or outdoor sports.

In light summer days, people can also pay attention to some dietary adjustments to adapt to the summer climate. For example, eat more cool food, such as watermelon, cucumber, strawberry and other fruits, or drink some herbal tea to cool down. In addition, you can also pay attention to sun protection and skin care to avoid exposure.

In short, this is a solar term that marks the official start of summer. People can adapt to the hot weather in summer by adjusting their diet and paying attention to sun protection. Let's enjoy the beautiful summer time in the light summer days!