The significance and customs of the spring equinox spring equinox a wait for the arrival of the Xuanbird

Spring equinox as a member of the twenty-four seasons, its biggest feature is the equal division of day and night, as well as the meaning of spring back to the earth, full of vitality, so what are the symbols of the existence of the spring equinox? It has a unique seasonal characteristics, providing sufficient sunlight for the growth of all things, but also because of the special nature of the spring equinox, the spring equinox customs are also many, you can refer to the following article.

Significance of Vernal Equinox

Vernal equinox is from March 20 (or 21) to April 4 (or 5) every year. Vernal equinox is one of the festivals reflecting the changes of the four seasons, with very obvious seasonal changes, and is also an important symbol of crop growth. On the day of the equinox, the sun's rays directly on the equator, the day and night time around the earth are equal, so the ancient equinox is also known as the "day and night", folk "equinox and autumn equinox, day and night," the proverb. After the spring equinox, most of the southern region of the overwintering crops into the spring growth stage. In central China, there is a "spring equinox wheat up, a moment worth a thousand gold" of agricultural proverbs. At this time of the year, it is not advisable to cut clothes too early and too much, but also drink more water, regular work and rest, regular sleep. In addition, spring is a period of infectious diseases, should minimize the crowded places, and pay attention to indoor ventilation. At the same time, should be appropriate outdoor activities, strengthen exercise, in order to enhance their ability to resist disease.

What are the customs of Vernal Equinox?

The spring equinox is characterized by the arrival of the Xuanbird, the sound of thunder, and the beginning of electricity, making the three equinoxes iconic. This is the season of spring thunder and lightning, when swallows fly in from the south and build their nests on the eaves of people's houses to give birth to their offspring. The swallow, also known as Xuanbird in ancient times, was the totem of the ancient Yin Shang people. It is said that Jian Di, the mother of the founder of the Yin Shang, swallowed a swallow egg and became pregnant. Therefore, the Yin people associated swallows with good luck and fertility, and in February every year, when the swallows came, they held a grand sacrifice to the God of High Sacrifice, to bless the population reproduction.

The practice of erecting an egg is very simple - find a fresh egg and try to erect it on the table. It's said that whoever erects the egg will have good luck for a year. Many posts on the Internet say that the percentage of eggs raised on this day is much higher than usual, and whether this has anything to do with the fact that the equinox is the average bisection of day and night is a matter of opinion.