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What is the solar term custom of fright?

The solar term custom of fear is

1, eat pears

During the scare, the weather was relatively dry. Eating pears can moisten the lungs and clear away heat and prevent coughing. In addition to pears, you can also eat more sweets such as jujube and yam to strengthen the spleen.

2. Fried insects

During the panic season, many insects that harm crops emerge from the soil. People in some areas in the south will fry soybeans and rice grains at this time, symbolizing the elimination of pests. This custom is called "Fried Insects".

Step 3 sacrifice the white tiger

In ancient times, the white tiger was regarded as the god of right and wrong. It is said that the white tiger will be awakened by thunder during the sting and come out to harm the world. So at this time, people will worship the white tiger statue in the universe and smear its mouth with lard to reduce the disaster of right and wrong and pray for all the best.