Characteristics and customs of solar terms in Grain Rain.

1, Grain Rain solar term is the last solar term in spring. At this time, the seedlings in the field are newly planted, and the new crops need rain most. There is a saying that "spring rain is as expensive as oil".

2. The custom of solar terms in Grain Rain:

(1) Sacrificing to the Sea: In Grain Rain, the sea is getting warmer, and hundreds of fish go to the shallow sea, which is a good day to go fishing. In the past, every village had a temple of the sea or mother. When it's time for sacrifice, fishermen carry their offerings to the front of the temple for sacrifice, while others carry them to the seaside, beating gongs and drums, setting off firecrackers and offering sacrifices to the sea. The scene is very grand.

(2) Tea-picking: The custom of tea-picking in southern Grain Rain is said that drinking tea in Grain Rain on this day will clear fire, ward off evil spirits and improve eyesight.

(3) Eating Toona sinensis: Toona sinensis is a custom in northern Grain Rain. Toona sinensis was listed around Grain Rain. At this time, Toona sinensis is mellow and refreshing, with high nutritional value, and it is said that Toona sinensis is tender as silk before the rain.