Why is the first solar term spring?

Sting is the third of the 24 solar terms, which usually appears on March 5 or 6 of the Gregorian calendar, meaning "the weather is getting warmer, the hibernating animals are awakened when the spring thunder rings", and it is the first solar term in spring.

The main features of the solar terms of fright are as follows:

The temperature is rising gradually: the shocking solar term is the first solar term in spring. The weather is getting warmer, the temperature is rising, the climate is getting warmer from cold, and the breath of spring is getting stronger.

Water begins to thaw: The solar term of "fright" means that the frozen water begins to thaw in winter, the ice and snow on the earth gradually melt, the rain gradually increases in spring, and plants begin to absorb water and wake up to grow.

Spring thunder began to ring: there is the word "Beijing" in the name of solar terms, because spring thunder began to ring. In the silence of winter, the sound of spring thunder awakens the hibernating animals and indicates the arrival of spring.

Birds begin to migrate: The solar term of fright is the time when birds begin to migrate. Many migratory birds began to leave their habitats in the south and migrate to the north or the Central Plains. Migrating migratory birds are the spokesmen of spring, and their appearance indicates the arrival of spring.

Folk activities are rich and colorful: the solar term of fright is a traditional festival, and various celebrations will be held in many places, such as shooting spring cattle, offering sacrifices to dragon gods, dragon boat races and lion dances. People celebrate spring and pray for good harvest and good luck in the coming year.

To sum up, the first solar term in spring indicates that the temperature rises gradually, the waters begin to thaw, spring thunder rings, birds begin to migrate, and folk activities are colorful. This is a solar term full of vitality and hope.