The custom of shocking solar terms

1. During the period of shock, the custom of offering sacrifices to white tigers, eating pears, beating villains, eating pancakes and offering sacrifices to Thor was popular in some areas. Sacrificing the white tiger is a special frightening activity. In folklore, the white tiger is not only a god beast guarding one side, but also in charge of the right and wrong of China people.

2. "Surprising to eat pears" is a popular folk custom, because pears are homophonic and have a far meaning.

When insects wake up, it is said that farmers can keep pests away from crops by eating pears on this day.

4. Stir-fry soybeans. In some areas, there is a custom of frying soybeans on this day. Soak soybeans in salt water first, then take them out and drain them, and put them in a pot for stir-frying. Soybeans crackle in the pot, just like the sound of pests jumping when they are suffering in the pot, indicating the elimination of pests.