The origin of Xiao Man

From May 20th to 22nd every year, when the sun reaches 60 degrees of the yellow meridian, it is considered as a small full moon. Twenty-four solar terms: "In mid-April, things are small and full." At this time, the seeds of summer sowing crops such as wheat in the north have begun to be full, but they are not yet mature, which is about the late stage of milk ripening, so it is called Xiaoman.

In ancient China, Xiaoman was divided into three stages: one was bitter vegetable show; Second, waiting for grass to die; Third, when the autumn wheat arrives. In other words, in Xiaoman solar terms, bitter vegetables have flourished; Some grass with soft branches and like shade began to die in the strong sunlight; At this time, the wheat began to mature. Some grass with soft branches and like shade began to die in the strong sunlight; At this time, the wheat began to mature.

About Xiao Man Customs

Sacrificing the car god is an ancient custom in some rural areas of Xiaoman solar terms. According to legend, Erche God is a white dragon. In Xiaoman season, people will put fish, incense sticks, snacks and other items on the waterwheel for worship. The most interesting thing is that there will be a glass of white water during the sacrifice, which will be poured into the field during the worship, which means blessing the prosperity of the inkstone.