What can I do at the vernal equinox?

The vernal equinox is one of the 24 solar terms, usually around March 20 every year. Different regions and cultures have different vernal equinox customs. The following are some common vernal equinox customs:

1, sweeping graves to pay homage to ancestors: The spring equinox is a traditional festival to pay homage to ancestors. In many parts of China, people will pay homage to their ancestors at the vernal equinox and offer flowers, incense sticks and other objects to show their respect and memory.

2. Eat Spring Cake: Spring Cake is a traditional food in the spring equinox season, representing a bumper harvest and vitality. In northern China, people eat spring cakes at the vernal equinox, usually with chopped green onion and soy sauce.

3. Planting willow: The vernal equinox is the peak season for willow growth. Therefore, in the south and southwest of China, people will plant willows at the vernal equinox, symbolizing the hope that life and career will flourish.

4. Set up a spring terrace: In Taiwan Province Province, it is a custom to set up a spring terrace at the vernal equinox. People will put colorful Spring Festival couplets, flowers and fruits at home to pray for peace, health and a bumper harvest in the coming year.

5. Preparation for Tomb-Sweeping Day: The vernal equinox is the previous solar term in Tomb-Sweeping Day, and people will begin to prepare for the grave-sweeping activities in Tomb-Sweeping Day on this day, such as preparing sacrifices and burning paper money.