What are the solar terms after Grain Rain?
Grain Rain is the sixth solar term among the 24 solar terms and the last solar term in spring. Grain Rain was taken from the meaning of "Rain gives birth to a hundred valleys", and the precipitation increased obviously at this time. Seedlings and new crops in the field need the moisture of rain most. Only when the rainfall is sufficient and timely can cereal crops thrive. Grain Rain, like rain, Xiao Man, light snow and heavy snow, is a solar term reflecting precipitation and ancient farming culture.
The solar term behind Grain Rain is long summer. Long summer is the first solar term in summer, which indicates the official start of summer. The bucket refers to the southeast, and the dimension is long in summer. Everything has grown to this day, hence the name Long Summer. Chang Xia said that bidding farewell to spring is the beginning of summer, which indicates that the temperature is getting warmer, the summer heat is approaching and thunderstorms are increasing, which is an important solar term for crops to enter the peak season.
Seasonal Folk Culture in Grain Rain
1, drink Grain Rain tea: Grain Rain has the custom of drinking tea. Grain Rain tea, that is, tea before rain, is spring tea picked in Grain Rain season, also called spring catechu. Grain Rain tea is made of new tea picked in Grain Rain on this day, and it should be picked in the morning. Grain Rain tea has green color, soft leaves, rich vitamins and amino acids, and pleasant aroma. It is said that Grain Rain tea on this day can clear fire, ward off evil spirits and improve eyesight. Therefore, no matter what the weather is in Grain Rain, people will go to Chashan to pick some new tea to drink.
2. Peony Appreciation: "Three Dynasties Grain Rain Meet Peony". Peony is called Grain Rain Flower and Fugui Flower. Grain Rain has enjoyed peony for thousands of years. Jia Qinglu, an ancient land in the Qing Dynasty, said: "The temple was built together with the merchants, and the Grain Rain Flower Bureau was brand-new. If you don't believe that there is no national color when you meet, the brocade shed only protects Yulouchun. " Up to now, Heze, Shandong Province and Luoyang, Henan Province will hold peony flowers in Grain Rain season for people to watch and play.