The Meaning and Tradition of Long Summer Solar Terms —— About Long Summer Solar Terms

1. Long Summer Festival moral: It has officially entered summer. Long summer is one of the 24 solar terms, and the long summer solar term falls on May 5 or 6 of the Gregorian calendar every year. The solar term "Long Summer" was established at the end of the Warring States Period, which indicates that the weather is about to get hot, the rain will increase and the crops will grow sturdily.

2. Traditional custom: According to legend, in ancient times, the reigning emperor often held sacrificial activities in the long summer to look forward to a bumper harvest. People will also make lean meat, peas and other ingredients into "long summer soup", which means to remove moisture. Long summer custom long summer eggs, after eating, also help to improve children's appetite.