Why do Ningbo people eat eggs in the long summer?

1. The custom of why people in Ningbo eat eggs in the long summer is a memory and a tradition. Because a few decades ago, when everyone was poor, they could eat eggs at that time; In fact, it is a very extravagant behavior, so no matter what solar terms or festivals, every household will eat some eggs to supplement energy.

The custom of "eating eggs in long summer" has a long history. As the saying goes, "if you eat eggs in the long summer, it will not be summer when it is hot." According to legend, since the day of long summer, the weather has been sunny and warm, and it has gradually become hot. Many people, especially children, will feel tired, lose their appetite and gradually lose weight. This is the so-called "squat". Nu Wa Niangniang told the people that every year during the Long Summer Festival, children hang cooked chicken, duck and goose eggs on their chests to escape the heat. Therefore, the custom of eating eggs in the long summer festival has continued to this day.