What are the customs of the vernal equinox?

The vernal equinox is one of the traditional solar terms in China, and it is also one of the twenty-four solar terms in the lunar calendar, generally around March 20th every year. My city is Tianjin, and there are some traditional customs in the spring equinox every year.

1, sweeping graves to worship ancestors:

The vernal equinox is the time to worship ancestors and sweep graves. Tianjin people will visit ancestral graves, offer flowers, burn incense and offer sacrifices to their ancestors to express their admiration and gratitude.

2, eat spring cakes:

During the vernal equinox, some areas in Tianjin also have the custom of serving lunch. On this day, people will cook a kind of food called "Spring Cake", share it with relatives and friends, and wish spring blossoms.

3. Arbor Day:

The vernal equinox is also Arbor Day in China. Some areas in Tianjin will organize tree planting activities to let more people participate in greening and environmental protection.

4, sticky eggs:

During the spring equinox, there is also an interesting traditional activity in Tianjin, that is, pasting eggs. People will make eggs of various colors and give them to relatives and friends to express their blessings and greetings.