When is the summer solstice of 18?

The summer solstice of 18 is 20 18, and the summer solstice is June 2 1.

Summer solstice is one of the twenty-four solar terms, and the annual time is not fixed, but it usually falls on June 2 1 or 22, and the summer solstice on June 2 1 8 is on June 21day. The summer solstice is the longest day and the shortest night in the northern hemisphere, and it is also one of the important traditional festivals in China. On this day, people will eat zongzi, drink calamus wine and bask in the sun to celebrate.

The origin of the summer solstice can be traced back to ancient China, and it first appeared in Zhou Li. In ancient times, the summer solstice was an important agricultural solar term, and people would worship and pray for a bumper harvest on this day. In addition, the solstice in summer is also related to TCM health preservation, because after this day, the days become shorter and the nights become longer, and the physiological functions of the human body will also change, so special attention should be paid to maintaining the body.

Characteristics of summer solstice festival

Summer solstice has become a festival celebrated by the whole people, and people will hold various activities on this day to express their respect and gratitude for life. For example, southerners eat zongzi on the solstice in summer, while northerners like to eat steamed bread, bean jelly and other foods. In addition, some places will hold dragon boat races, sunbathing and other activities to celebrate the arrival of the summer solstice.

In a word, the summer solstice is a festival full of traditional culture and modern life. It not only represents people's awe and gratitude for nature, but also reflects people's yearning and pursuit for a better life. I hope we can continue to inherit and carry forward this wonderful tradition in the coming summer solstice.