What are the customs of the vernal equinox?

The vernal equinox is one of the traditional twenty-four solar terms in China, usually around March 20th every year. On the vernal equinox, the length of day and night is equal, which is the beginning of spring.

There are many vernal equinox customs all over China. Here are some of them:

1. Worship ancestors and sweep graves. On the vernal equinox, many people in China will go to their ancestors' graves for worship and grave-sweeping activities. This is a way to express respect and gratitude, and it is also a continuation of traditional culture.

2. Go for a walk and enjoy flowers. The vernal equinox is the beginning of spring, the weather gets warmer and the vegetation begins to recover. Therefore, many people will choose to go for a walk and enjoy the beautiful scenery of spring on the vernal equinox.

3. eat spring vegetables. At the spring equinox, farmers in many places will pick some spring vegetables, such as tender garlic, tender tofu and tender shepherd's purse. These spring vegetables are fresh, green and delicious, which symbolizes the beauty and rebirth of spring.

Make spring rolls. The vernal equinox season is also a good time to make spring rolls. Spring rolls are a traditional snack in China. They look like bamboo shoots, symbolizing a new life and a new atmosphere. Many families will make spring rolls at the vernal equinox to celebrate the arrival of spring.

5. Make love. In some places, there are traditional customs of making love. On this day, people will sing and dance in the streets, beat drums and whistle, and pray for a bumper harvest and peace in the coming year.