What does the vernal equinox mean?

The vernal equinox is the fourth of the twenty-four solar terms, which generally appears around March 20th every year. In the traditional culture of China, the vernal equinox is a very important solar term, because it marks the official arrival of spring. At this time, the sky is clear, the temperature is gradually rising, everything is reviving, and a vibrant scene makes people feel extremely comfortable and happy.

On the vernal equinox, the ancients also had an interesting custom, that is, eating spring rolls. Spring rolls are a very delicious traditional snack in China, with crispy skin, rich fillings and crisp taste. The custom of eating spring rolls originated in the Tang Dynasty. At that time, in order to celebrate the arrival of spring, people put meat, vegetables and other ingredients prepared by diet into dough and fried them for consumption. Today, this custom has become an important part of China's traditional culture.

In addition to eating spring rolls, all parts of China also celebrate the spring equinox and solar terms in various ways. For example, in some areas in the south, people fly kites on this festival to pray for peace and good luck, while in the north, there are celebrations such as spring ploughing and ploughing. Either way, the vernal equinox is an extraordinary solar term, representing hope and rebirth, and it is an important moment for people to accept the meaning of nature and life.