The custom of raising the dragon head on February 2

In the south, there is still the custom of offering sacrifices to the land gods on February 2. For example, in Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and other regions, there are both similar customs of offering sacrifices to the land gods and the new "February 2" custom focusing on offering sacrifices to the land gods.

Eating spring cakes was originally a custom in beginning of spring. Later, on February 2, the dragon slowly raised his head and wanted to eat spring cakes. Spring cakes are actually very thin cakes. When you eat, roll your favorite dishes in it, that is, eat spring cakes.

Avoid needlework, whether it is a yogi or a woman, try not to do needlework on this day. Because the black dragon in the sky will look up on this day, and needle and thread will stab "longan". Avoid washing clothes, that is to say, don't wash clothes on February 2, especially women should stop washing clothes and don't bow their heads for fear of hurting "dragon skin" The first thing after getting up in the morning is to look at the roof with lanterns to see if there are pests such as centipedes and scorpions.