What are the origins and customs of the vernal equinox?

Origin of solar terms on vernal equinox: Solar terms on vernal equinox are a series of calendars formulated by ancient people to guide their lives and work. The custom of vernal equinox and solar terms: Spring Festival and laying eggs.

The vernal equinox solar term is the fourth solar term in spring. This time is also a good time for busy farming. Sacrifice will be held before farming. Therefore, there will be a grand Spring Festival in the spring equinox and solar terms.

Vertical eggs at the vernal equinox have been a project since ancient times. At the vernal equinox, men, women and children get together to lay eggs, which is also very interesting. Now, the vertical eggs at the vernal equinox have also been introduced into the classroom of primary school students. In some handicraft classes or science classes, there will be the habit of leading children to lay eggs at the vernal equinox, which is really simple and interesting and very popular with children.

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Climatic characteristics of vernal equinox

Spring drought, dust, cold in late spring, low temperature and rainy weather. The vernal equinox solar term is the fourth solar term in spring, and it is also the fastest period of climate change in a year.

In most parts of the country, the climate changes relatively rapidly during this period. Even after the temperature rises, some areas will still have cold weather in spring, or some areas will have a period of low temperature and rainy weather during the vernal equinox and solar terms.