What is the "vernal equinox" solar term? What are the customs?

The vernal equinox is one of the traditional 24 solar terms in China, usually on March 20th or 2 1 every year. Here are some customs related to the vernal equinox:

Grave-sweeping and ancestor worship: The vernal equinox is one of the important time nodes for ancestor worship. People will go to ancestral graves to sweep graves, offer flowers, burn incense and worship.

Take a walk and enjoy flowers: During the vernal equinox, everything in nature recovers, plants germinate and the climate is suitable. People will go out to enjoy flowers and feel the beauty of spring.

Eat spring vegetables: During the vernal equinox, many vegetables are on the market, such as tender bamboo shoots, tender tofu and tender beans. People will use these spring vegetables to cook delicious food.

Tangyuan Festival: The vernal equinox is also the Tangyuan Festival, and people will eat Tangyuan to celebrate reunion and family harmony.

Planting: The vernal equinox is one of the important time nodes for farmers to plant crops. Because of the warm sunshine and abundant rain, it is very suitable for planting crops.