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What are the customs of the vernal equinox in Beijing?

The vernal equinox is one of the traditional 24 solar terms in China, usually on March 20th or 2 1 every year. Here are some customs of the vernal equinox in Beijing:

1. outing: during the vernal equinox, the temperature gradually warms up and everything recovers. People like to go to the suburbs or parks to enjoy flowers and feel the breath of spring.

2. Sweeping graves: The vernal equinox season is also a good time to worship ancestors and sweep graves. People will go to their graves and offer flowers, food and other things to show their respect and yearning for their ancestors.

3. Eat Spring Cake: Spring Cake, a traditional snack in Beijing, is also on the market at the vernal equinox. Spring pancake is a kind of pancake made of chopped green onion, eggs, bean paste and other ingredients. It tastes crisp and delicious.

4. Sunbathing: During the vernal equinox, the sun is getting brighter and the temperature is suitable. People like to bask in the sun outdoors to increase their intake of vitamin D and promote their health.

5. Planting: The vernal equinox season is also a good time for planting. People can plant some flowers and plants at home or in the park to enjoy planting, and also increase the humidity and oxygen content of indoor air.

These are some customs of the vernal equinox in Beijing, and of course there are other customs, such as flying kites and enjoying flowers. These customs are expressions of people's love and respect for life and nature at the vernal equinox.