Characteristics and customs of the twenty-four solar terms

The origin of the twenty-four solar terms The twenty-four solar terms originally originated in the Yellow River Basin. They are the crystallization of the long-term wisdom of the working people in ancient times. They are also the calendar used to guide the farming season in ancient times.

In the beginning, during the Spring and Autumn Period, there were four solar terms: mid-spring, mid-summer, mid-autumn, and mid-winter. Later, with the changes of dynasties and the expansion of culture, the twenty-four solar terms were completely established by the Qin and Han dynasties.

It is a manifestation of the changes in natural rhythms. In ancient times, its cause was based on the changes in the stars, but now it is based on the position of the sun returning to Huangdao.

Characteristics of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms The twenty-four solar terms are Beginning of Spring, Rain, Waking of Insects, Vernal Equinox, Qingming, Grain Rain, Beginning of Summer, Xiaoman, Mang Zhong, Summer Solstice, Minor Heat, Great Heat, Beginning of Autumn, End of Summer, White Dew, Autumn Equinox, Cold Dew, Frost Descent, Beginning of Winter, and Light Snow

, heavy snow, winter solstice, minor cold, and major cold.

The beginning of spring, the beginning of summer, the beginning of autumn, and the beginning of winter represent the arrival of the four seasons; the amount of rainfall increases during the rain, and the day and night are distinct during the vernal equinox; the summer solstice represents the sun shining directly on the Tropic of Cancer, the arrival of summer, and the Great Heat, which is the hottest time of the year; the end of summer represents the end of summer

, the autumnal equinox equals day and night; the winter solstice means that winter has begun and the cold is the coldest time of the year.

Rain, Grain Rain, white dew, cold dew, frost, light snow, and heavy snow mainly reflect the weather; Jingzhe is when most areas begin to enter the spring plowing period, and awn is when crops are mature.

Customs of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms: There will be a spring welcoming ceremony at the beginning of spring; Qingming is a solar term and an important traditional festival. On this day, many people will go outing.