What is the solar term in Grain Rain in 2023?

Grain Rain is one of the 24 solar terms, so what is the date of the Grain Rain solar term in 2023? The following is the date of solar terms in Grain Rain in 2023 compiled by Bian Xiao. Welcome to reading.

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What are the solar terms in Grain Rain?

In 2023, Grain Rain was on April 20th 16: 08+03: 26, Thursday, the first day of the third lunar month. Grain Rain is the sixth solar term among the 24 solar terms and the last solar term in spring. The main feature of the weather in Grain Rain is rainy, which is beneficial to grain growth. Grain Rain is the last solar term in spring. At this time, the seedlings in the field are first planted, and the new crops need rain most, so it has the reputation of "spring rain is as expensive as oil". The ancients said, "Rain gives birth to hundreds of valleys", and the seasonal precipitation in Grain Rain is extremely important for the growth of crops.

"Grain Rain" generally means an increase in rainfall, but it does not mean that it will rain in Grain Rain, but that it is more likely to rain before and after the "Grain Rain" solar term. As the weather gets warmer, people's outdoor activities increase, and peach blossoms and apricot blossoms open in the northern region; Catkin and catkins fly everywhere. Rain has bred hundreds of valleys. With sufficient and timely rainfall, cereal crops can thrive.

Characteristics of solar terms in Grain Rain

1, precipitation increased obviously.

The most important feature of solar terms in Grain Rain is abundant rainfall. In Grain Rain season, when seedlings are planted and new crops are planted in the field, rainfall is most needed. With sufficient and timely rainfall, cereal crops can thrive. Therefore, the seasonal precipitation in Grain Rain is extremely important for the growth of crops. "Grain Rain" generally means an increase in rainfall, but it does not mean that it will rain in Grain Rain, but that it is more likely to rain before and after the "Grain Rain" solar term.

2. The temperature rises faster.

The weather in Grain Rain solar terms is getting warmer, and peach blossoms and apricot blossoms are open in the northern region; Catkin and catkins fly everywhere. In the south of China, willows fall, cuckoos crow at night, peonies spit out pistils, and cherries are red and ripe. The natural scenery tells people that it is late spring. The temperature in the south rises rapidly. Generally, the average temperature in late April has reached 20℃ to 22℃, which is more than 2℃ higher than that in mid-April, except in northern and western South China. In the eastern part of South China, there is often a high temperature above 30 for a day or two, which makes people feel very hot. Low altitude areas have also entered summer.

The custom of solar terms in Grain Rain

1, sacrifice to Cang Xie

Tomb-Sweeping Day, who offered sacrifices to the Yellow Emperor, and Grain Rain, who offered sacrifices to Cang Xie, are folk traditions that have spread for thousands of years since the Han Dynasty. According to Huainanzi, in late spring and early summer, the Yellow Emperor issued a letter to announce the success of Cangjie's word-making, and millet began to appear in the world. After Cang Xie's death, people buried him in his hometown-north of Shiguan Town, Baishui County. Every year in Grain Rain, Baishui County, Shaanxi Province will hold the "Cangjie Temple Fair" as scheduled.

2. Eat spring

Before and after Grain Rain, Toona sinensis was mellow and refreshing with high nutritional value, so it was said that Toona sinensis was tender as silk before the rain. People say that picking and eating Toona sinensis in spring is "eating spring". Toona sinensis is generally divided into purple Toona sinensis buds and green Toona sinensis buds, especially purple Toona sinensis buds. Fresh Toona sinensis bud is rich in protein, carotene and vitamin C, and its leaves, buds, roots, skins and fruits can be used as medicine, which has many functions such as invigorating stomach, regulating qi, relieving diarrhea and moistening skin.

Step 3 enjoy peony

"Grain Rain visited the peony in the Middle Three Dynasties". Peony flowers are called Grain Rain flowers and rich flowers, and Grain Rain has enjoyed peony for thousands of years. Up to now, Heze, Shandong Province and Luoyang, Henan Province will hold peony flowers in Grain Rain season for people to watch and play.

4. Drink grain rain tea.

Grain Rain tea is made of new tea picked in Grain Rain on this day, and it should be picked in the morning. Grain Rain tea has green color, soft leaves, rich vitamins and amino acids, and pleasant aroma. It is said that Grain Rain tea on this day can clear fire, ward off evil spirits and improve eyesight. Therefore, no matter what the weather is in Grain Rain, people will go to Chashan to pick some new tea to drink.

Step 5 offer sacrifices to the sea

Grain Rain Festival is also known as the "strong festival" for fishermen to go fishing. In the northern coastal areas of China, fishermen have celebrated Grain Rain Festival for more than two thousand years. As soon as the sea festival arrives, fishermen will go to the Sea Temple and Niangniang Temple with offerings, and others will go to the seaside with offerings, beating gongs and drums, setting off firecrackers and offering sacrifices to the sea. The scene is very grand, and this custom is still popular in Rongcheng, Jiaodong.

6. Take Grain Rain for example.

There was a custom of "going to Grain Rain" in ancient times. On this day, young women in Grain Rain visit relatives in the village, and some people come back after walking in the wild, which symbolizes the integration of nature and health.

7. Grain rain column

After Grain Rain, the temperature rose, and pests and diseases entered a high breeding period. In order to reduce the harm of pests and diseases to crops and people, farmers put up grain rain stickers and prayed to drive away evil spirits.