The origin and custom of solar terms in midsummer

Ancient farming civilization produced twenty-four solar terms, and it was believed that there were different degrees of intense heat, with the beginning of the month being small and the month being large. In summer, there are some customs such as drying ginger, drinking tea, burning incense and sending "summer boats". Hot and humid weather can easily lead to excessive water in the body. Do a good job in heatstroke prevention and cooling.

The origin and custom of solar terms in midsummer

Summer solar terms originated from the twenty-four solar terms, which are the product of ancient farming civilization and contain the long-standing cultural connotation of the Chinese nation. Every year on July 23rd or 24th, when the sun reaches longitude 120, it is the solar term of summer heat. Like Xiao Shu, Da Shu is a solar term that reflects the degree of midsummer. Da Shu means when it is hot.

Summer solar terms custom

1, summer boat, sending "summer boat" is a traditional folk custom in Zhejiang coastal areas, especially in many fishing villages in Taizhou. Its significance is to send the "five saints" out of the sea and send them to protect the people.

2. Dried ginger, which comes from Shanxi, Henan and other places in China. In dog days, people slice or juice ginger, mix it with brown sugar, put it in a container, cover it with gauze and dry it in the sun. Stir well and eat.

3. Burning incense has the highest temperature in summer, and crops grow fastest. Drought, waterlogging and wind disasters are also the most frequent in most areas. The tasks of grabbing seeds and fighting drought and drainage are very heavy, so people burn incense and pray for good weather.