How many solar terms and twenty-four solar terms are there in China lunar calendar?

There are 24 solar terms in the China lunar calendar, which are distributed in different periods of the year, marking the alternation of seasons and the change of temperature. These solar terms have profound historical and cultural connotations and have been protected and passed down in modern society.

Let's take a look at the 24 solar terms of the lunar calendar. They are: beginning of spring, Rain, Sting, Spring Equinox, Qingming, Grain Rain, Changxia, Xiaoman, Mangzhong, Summer Solstice, Xiaoshu, beginning of autumn, Chushu, Bailu, Autumn Equinox, Cold Dew, First Frost, beginning of winter, Light Snow, Heavy Snow, Winter Solstice, Slight Cold and Severe Cold. Each solar term has its own unique meaning and seasonal characteristics. For example, beginning of spring marks the beginning of spring, rain means more rain, and slight cold means the arrival of severe cold.

In order to protect and inherit the 24 solar terms, we can take some measures in our daily life. We can enhance our knowledge and understanding of the 24 solar terms by participating in related activities. For example, attending Tomb-Sweeping Day can make us feel the cultural connotation of Tomb-Sweeping Day better. We can inherit and protect the 24 solar terms through the solar term diet. For example, eating okra, autumn crab and other foods on this day in beginning of autumn can not only enrich the diet, but also experience the smell and taste of beginning of autumn. We can also protect and inherit the 24 solar terms by making handicrafts related to solar terms and participating in traditional celebrations.

Although we have realized the importance of the 24 solar terms, in modern society, some traditional cultures are gradually disappearing due to the change of lifestyle and the acceleration of urbanization. Therefore, we need more people to pay attention to and participate in the protection and inheritance of the 24 solar terms. The government, schools, communities and other aspects should work together to increase the publicity of the 24 solar terms, organize related activities, and integrate into daily life.

There are 24 solar terms in the China lunar calendar, which represent the changes of seasons and temperatures. In order to protect and inherit this important cultural heritage, we can enhance our knowledge and understanding of the 24 solar terms by participating in related activities, eating solar terms and making handicrafts. The government and all walks of life should also work together to increase the publicity and protection of the 24 solar terms, so that this traditional culture can be better inherited and developed.