What are the traditional customs of Zhengzhou vernal equinox?

The vernal equinox is one of the traditional 24 solar terms in China, usually on March 20th or 2 1 day of the Gregorian calendar every year. According to legend, the vernal equinox is called vernal equinox because the sun shines directly on the equator, and the day and night are equally divided.

In Zhengzhou area, the vernal equinox is an important solar term, and people will celebrate and commemorate this festival through some traditional customs. The following are some traditional customs of Zhengzhou vernal equinox:

Sacrificing ancestors: the vernal equinox is one of the important moments to sacrifice ancestors. Every family will hold ancestor worship activities at this time to pray for the protection and shelter of their ancestors.

Eat spring equinox rice: Spring equinox rice is a traditional food, made of glutinous rice, red dates, longan and other ingredients. People think that eating the spring equinox can increase the yang of the human body and be beneficial to health.

Spring outing: The vernal equinox is the beginning of spring and a new beginning. On this festival, people will go to temples or natural scenic spots to pray for peace and good luck and enjoy the beautiful scenery in spring.

Slipping willow branches: Slipping willow branches is an ancient custom. People will insert some bright green willow branches in front of their houses at the vernal equinox, which means "Welcome to the Spring and receive blessings, full of vitality".

Dust removal: the climate is warm at the vernal equinox, which is suitable for general cleaning. People will thoroughly clean houses and family accessories, remove dust and prepare for the new year.

In a word, the vernal equinox is an important traditional solar term, and people will celebrate and commemorate it in many ways.