The origin and nickname of summer heat

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The summer solar term is one of the twenty-four solar terms in China, and it is traditionally the fifth solar term in summer. That is to say, the period from 105 to 120 on the ecliptic is about 15.7 days. Thunderstorm weather increased in most areas of our province before and after the summer heat. Thunderstorm is a disastrous weather phenomenon, often accompanied by short-term strong winds and heavy rains, and sometimes hail, which is easy to cause disasters and should be guarded against.

Twenty-four solar terms: "June Festival?" Summer heat is also hot, so it is divided into small and small, small at the beginning of the month and large in the month, and the heat is still small today. "Summer heat means heat, it is a little hot, not very hot. It means that the weather is getting hotter, but it is not the hottest, and most parts of the country are basically in line with it. At this time, the rainy season in the Jianghuai basin is coming to an end, and the temperature in long summer is rising, entering the summer drought period.

However, when North China and Northeast China entered the rainy season, tropical cyclones were active frequently, and the number of tropical cyclones landing in China began to increase. After the summer heat, the south should pay attention to drought resistance and the north should pay attention to flood prevention. The national crops have entered a vigorous growth period, and field management needs to be strengthened. The summer heat is nicknamed "bloom" and "Fall".

The summer heat is the twelfth of the twenty-four solar terms, and it is also the second half of the official calendar. There is another folk custom that needs more. The great summer heat is the season that reflects the temperature change. "Summer heat" means heat, and "great" means the degree of heat.

As the old saying goes, "It's extremely hot in summer". At this time, the scorching sun is like fire, the earth is steaming hot, and it is so sultry that people can't breathe when it rains. People use their hands to cool the fan, and their heads are wet, trying their best to cope with the heat. This unbearable hot summer will last for nearly a month.

Every year on July 22nd or 23rd of Gregorian calendar, the summer vacation begins, and the sun has moved to 120 degrees. At noon that day, Sichuan Guibiao measured the sun shadow, which was three feet four inches long, equivalent to 0.83 meters today.

At night, the bucket handle of the Big Dipper points in an unknown direction, that is, southwest. This stage is usually in June of the lunar calendar, also known as the Unknown Moon, Xia Yue, Xia Yue and Lotus Moon. Twelve messages are divination, which means that although the weather is hot, there are many Yin Qi underground.

The heat is three times. "In the beginning, rotten grass turned into fireflies", and "fireflies" were fireflies. At night, fireflies fly between rotten grass and leaves, looking for food. "The second season is when the soil is hot and humid", which is very suitable for the growth of water-loving crops.

Sending summer boats: Sending summer boats is a traditional folk custom in Zhejiang coastal areas, especially in many fishing villages in Taizhou. Its significance lies in sending the "five saints" out of the sea to ensure the safety of the people. When sending the "Summer Boat", there are also colorful folk art performances.

Eating Cao Xian: Many places in Guangdong have the custom of eating Cao Xian in summer. Cao Xian, also known as Xiancao and Cao Xian, is an important medicinal and edible plant resource. It is known as "Cao Xian" because of its magical effect of relieving summer heat. After the stems and leaves are dried in the sun, they can be made into fairy grass, which is called bean jelly in Guangdong and is a summer dessert.

Eating pineapple: In hot summer, Taiwan Province Province has the custom of eating pineapple, and people think that pineapple is the best at this time. In addition, the pronunciation of pineapple in Minnan dialect is the same as that of "Wanglai", so it is also used as a symbol of praying for peace, good luck and prosperous business.

Cricket fighting: Summer is the season with the most crickets in rural fields. In some areas of China, people have the custom of fighting crickets after meals.

Eat Litchi: People in Putian, Fujian have the custom of eating Litchi, mutton and rice grains during the summer heat, which is called "over the summer heat". Litchi contains glucose and multivitamins, and it is nutritious. Eating fresh litchi can nourish the body. First, soak the fresh litchi in the cold well water and take it out to taste as soon as summer arrives. At this time, eating litchi is the most pleasant and nourishing.