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What are the solar terms in Grain Rain?
Grain Rain is around April 19 of the Gregorian calendar every year. It indicates that farming life will enter summer, and it is also an important festival in folk culture. Grain Rain is spring, the sixth solar term among the 24 solar terms, and the last solar term in spring.
In fact, it means sowing grain showers. During the period of Grain Rain, the rainfall will increase obviously, which is beneficial to the growth of cereal crops. After all, at this time, rice planting has begun in the field, and all kinds of new crops have begun to grow. What is most needed is rain, so the rain during Grain Rain is very precious. Besides, at this time, some people will have different customs, such as tasting Grain Rain tea or enjoying peony.
Three customs and two taboos in Grain Rain
One, three levels
1, "Go to Grain Rain": This custom has a history of thousands of years in China. It is to go to the fields to enjoy the beautiful scenery of spring and pray for a bumper harvest, peace and health.
2. Sacrifice to Cang Xie: Cang Xie created Chinese characters and prayed to the "sage who created Chinese characters" in the ancient legend of China for peace, favorable weather and abundant crops.
3. Grain Rain Post: Use folk paintings to depict patterns such as dragons, phoenixes, crows, etc., and pray for a bumper harvest and a happy and safe family. Grain Rain's stickers depict the wishes of animals and people on paper, praying for good luck and driving away evil spirits and disasters.
Second, two taboos
1, "Grain Rain doesn't eat raw food": In Grain Rain season, you should avoid eating raw and cold foods, such as raw and cold fruits, vegetables and seafood, and choose warm foods and foods containing nutrients, such as chicken, duck, fish, shrimp, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables and beans.
2. Avoid anxiety: keep a calm and peaceful mind to adapt to the changes in spring and adjust your lifestyle.
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