What is the origin of Xiaoman solar terms?

From crops. The seeds of summer crops are full, but not yet mature, just small and not yet full.

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. Agricultural proverbs in southern China give Xiaoman a new meaning: "Xiaoman is not satisfied, he thinks about it"; "Xiao is full of discontent, regardless of mango."

The word "full" is used to describe the amount of rain, and it is pointed out that if there is not enough water in the field when it is full, the ridge of the field may crack and even rice cannot be planted when it is planted.

The custom of solar terms in Xiao Man

1, offering sacrifices to Che Shen

Sacrificing the car god is an ancient small custom in some rural areas. In related legends, Erche God is a white dragon. People put fish, incense sticks and other items on the waterwheel to 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.

2. Sacrifice silkworms

According to legend, Xiaoman Festival is the birthday of the silkworm god, so on this day, the silkworm god in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, which is famous for raising silkworms in China, is also very lively. Xiaoman Festival is in early summer, and it is cocooned, so it is just waiting for reeling.

Planting mulberry and sericulture is a traditional sideline in rural areas in the south of the Yangtze River. Silkworm is the treasure of the whole body and the food source of the villagers. People are full of expectation and gratitude for it. Therefore, the worship of silkworm god is full of rich silk folk customs.

Refer to the above? Baidu Encyclopedia-Xiao Man