Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - The 24 Solar Terms - Customs before and after the shock

Customs before and after the shock

Sting is one of the traditional 24 solar terms in China, which marks the official start of spring. People have many interesting customs before and after the fright. Let me introduce some related customs to you and attach some related pictures.

1. "Drink stinging soup": On stinging days, people in some places will make a dish called stinging soup to celebrate the arrival of spring. Thorn soup is usually made of frog legs, mushrooms, lettuce and other ingredients. It means that the cold air in winter is dispersed and vitality is booming.

2. "Insert willow branches": In the scary solar terms, people in some places will insert bright green willow branches in front of their doors or windows, which means the arrival of spring. In China culture, willow symbolizes spring and vitality.

3. "Trekking": The solar term has just started in beginning of spring, and the weather is getting warmer. People like to go out for an outing. You can choose to go to parks, mountains or villages to enjoy the beauty of nature and the breath of spring.

4. "Flying a kite": On the day of fright, the wind in the air is suitable for flying a kite. People will fly colorful kites in parks and open spaces, enjoy the feeling of the wind blowing, and hope that kites can bring good luck and good luck to their families.

These are some customs related to the startled solar terms, which represent people's expectation and joy for spring. Whether it is drinking thorn soup, inserting willow branches, taking an outing or flying kites, it is a way for people to welcome spring. Let's celebrate the arrival of spring together!