Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - The 24 Solar Terms - Grain Rain's handwritten newspaper is brief.

Grain Rain's handwritten newspaper is brief.

The contents of Grain Rain Manuscript are briefly introduced as follows:

1, Grain Rain, is the sixth solar term among the 24 solar terms and the last solar term in spring. Combat refers to Chen; The meridian of the sun is 30; Celebrate every April 19-2 1 in Gregorian calendar. Grain Rain was taken from the meaning of "Rain gives birth to a hundred valleys", and the precipitation increased obviously at this time. Seedlings and new crops in the field need the moisture of rain most. Only when the rainfall is sufficient and timely can cereal crops thrive. Grain Rain, like rain, Xiao Man, light snow and heavy snow, is a solar term reflecting precipitation and ancient farming culture.

2. In Grain Rain season, obvious rain often begins to appear in southern China, especially in southern China. Once cold air meets warm and humid air, it will often form rainy weather for a long time. Qinhuai River is a transitional area between the spring rain area in the south and the spring drought area in the north. From the Qinling-Huaihe River to the north, the spring rain decreased sharply. In the northern region, Grain Rain is a symbol of the "final frost".

3. Due to the increase of rainfall after the solar term in Grain Rain, the humidity in the air is gradually increasing, so we should pay attention to prevent the invasion of "wet evil". In Grain Rain, there are folk customs such as picking Grain Rain tea, visiting Grain Rain, eating spring flowers and so on.

The historical origin of Grain Rain;

1, Grain Rain, is the last solar term in spring, and Grain Rain is taken from the meaning of "Rain gives birth to hundreds of valleys". In the traditional farming culture, the solar terms in Grain Rain link "valley" with "rain", indicating the precipitation situation, and "rain gives birth to hundreds of valleys".

The most important feature of Grain Rain is the continuous spring rain, which embodies the significance of "Grain Rain" in agricultural climate and is also the reflection of ancient farming culture on festivals. After the solar term in Grain Rain, the temperature rises, the rainfall increases, and the humidity in the air further increases, which is very suitable for the growth of cereal crops.

2. "Tongwei Filial Piety" said: "After the Qingming Festival, the bucket refers to Chen, which is Grain Rain. In mid-March, it is said that rain gives birth to hundreds of valleys. " "Qunfangpu" also records: "Grain Rain, there is rain in the valley." Before and after Grain Rain, the weather turned warmer and the rainfall increased, which was beneficial to the sowing and growth of spring crops.

It is recorded in the twenty-four solar terms: "In mid-March, after the rain, the ground paste pulsates, and now it rains and its valley is in the water. Rain is silent, just like the rain in my field. At this time, cover the valley and sow, from top to bottom. " At this time, the weather is mild and the rainfall increases obviously, which has a great relationship with the growth and development of cereal crops.