What are the traditional customs of the spring equinox? What are the customs?

The spring equinox is one of the twenty-four solar terms in China, indicating that spring has arrived and that day and night are on an even keel. There are many traditional customs and activities during the spring equinox, as follows:

Trekking and Flower Viewing: During the spring equinox when everything is recovering and the grass and trees are renewed, people like to go to the countryside to enjoy the spring sunshine by viewing the flowers and scenery.

Sweeping graves and paying tribute to ancestors: The spring equinox is also one of the most important time to pay tribute to ancestors and sweep their graves. People will go to the graves of their ancestors and offer flowers, food and other offerings to express their thoughts and respect for their ancestors.

Eating green dumplings: In the south, people eat green dumplings on the spring equinox, which are green, round food made from glutinous rice flour and other ingredients, symbolizing vitality and the arrival of new generations.

Hanging scales: In the north, some areas also have the custom of hanging scales, that is, a pole placed diagonally on the ground, the upper end of the pole hanging a string of copper coins, as well as a small bag filled with grains and cereals. People gently push the bag with their fingers, and if the bag turns in a certain direction, it is believed that the year's harvest will also be dominated by this direction.

Planting Wheat: In some northern regions, the spring equinox is also an important time for planting wheat, and people will start sowing wheat at this time of year to welcome a good harvest in the new year.

In short, the traditional customs and activities during the Spring Equinox are inextricably linked to China's agricultural culture, concept of nature and religious beliefs, reflecting the long history of Chinese culture.