What are the vernal equinox customs?

The vernal equinox is one of the twenty-four solar terms in the lunar calendar, which usually appears around March 20th every year. In China, the vernal equinox is an important solar term, and people will celebrate and commemorate this day according to traditional customs. Here are some customs about the vernal equinox:

1. Grave-sweeping: The vernal equinox is an important moment to sweep the ancestors. People will go to their ancestors' graves, clean them and offer flowers, food and drinks to show their respect and memory for their ancestors.

2. Outing: During the spring equinox, everything in nature recovers and the temperature gradually warms up. People like to go for an outing, enjoy the beauty of spring and feel the vitality and vitality of nature.

3. Afforestation: The vernal equinox is a good time to plant trees. People will organize tree planting activities and plant all kinds of trees to contribute to environmental protection and greening.

4. Eat spring vegetables: During the vernal equinox, some vegetables begin to harvest. People like to pick spring vegetables, such as tender bean sprouts and tender garlic sprouts, and use them to make various delicious foods to celebrate the arrival of spring.

5. Hanging wicker: In some places, people hang wicker at the vernal equinox. Wicker is a symbol of spring, and hanging wicker symbolizes the hope that the sunshine and warmth of spring will bring good luck and happiness.

6. Playing kites: Spring breeze and sunshine are good conditions for flying kites. On the vernal equinox, people will fly kites and enjoy flying kites.

7. Cooking cereal: During the vernal equinox, people will cook cereal. Five kinds of cereals, such as rice, millet, corn and red beans, are cooked, which symbolizes harvest and blessing.

These customs are the traditions accumulated by China people at the vernal equinox, which represent their reverence for nature and love for life. By celebrating the vernal equinox, people hope to welcome the arrival of spring and pray for a bumper harvest and happiness in a year.