Folklore of Millennium solar terms

The folklore of the Millennium solar terms includes offering sacrifices to Yu Wang, ancestors, mountain climbing, autumn bathing and offering sacrifices to the Millennium moon.

1, Sacrifice to Yu Wang: People living on Taihu Lake in Jiangsu will sacrifice to Yu Wang in the Millennium. Yu Wang is the legendary hero of water control, Dayu. Fishermen on Taihu Lake call him "Waterway Bodhisattva". Every year, on the eighth day of the first month, Tomb-Sweeping Day, the seventh day of July, and White Deer Festival, there will be ceremonies to burn incense to Yu Wang, among which Tomb-Sweeping Day and White Deer Spring and Autumn Festival are the largest and last for one week.

2. Sacrificing ancestors: In some places, the Millennium solar term is also an important moment to sacrifice ancestors. People will arrange places for ancestor worship, offer incense to ancestors, offer delicious food, burn paper money and so on. Express respect and memory for ancestors.

3. Climb the mountain: The Millennium solar term is also a time of crisp autumn. People often choose this day to climb mountains and enjoy the beautiful scenery in autumn. Some famous scenic spots will also hold mountaineering competitions or sacrificial activities.

4. Autumn bath: In ancient times, there were customs of taking summer bath and autumn bath, and the Millennium solar term was just the time to take autumn bath. People will choose a suitable day to take a bath on this day to take away the evil spirits of summer, clean their bodies and welcome the arrival of autumn.

5. The Millennium Mid-Autumn Festival: Some places will hold the Millennium Mid-Autumn Festival. On this night, people will gather outdoors to enjoy the moon, taste moon cakes, worship the moon god and pray for the happiness and safety of their families.

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