What are the important festivals around the spring breeze?
The vernal equinox is the fourth of the 24 solar terms and an important traditional festival in China. Do you know any customs in ancient China during the vernal equinox? "The great event of a country lies in worship and military service." China attached great importance to sacrifice in ancient times, and the vernal equinox was no exception. According to historical records, the custom of "sacrificial altar to the sun" began more than 3,000 years ago at the vernal equinox of the Western Zhou Dynasty, and it was also a royal exclusive ceremony, which continued until the Qing Dynasty. In addition, there is the folk custom of holding sacrifices in ancestral temples.
As the saying goes, "When the vernal equinox arrives, all eggs look good". People in many parts of our country will do an interesting experiment at the vernal equinox, that is, "laying eggs", also called "laying eggs". The custom of "holding eggs in the spring breeze" originated 4000 years ago. This is an interesting and clever activity, which expresses people's joy in celebrating spring. The process of laying eggs can cultivate a person's patience, meditation and concentration, and "laying eggs at the vernal equinox" is also a good opportunity for parents to entertain and educate.
A hundred flowers are a good birthday season, not half spring; Colorful and resplendent, it is still difficult to decorate the flower god. This is a portrayal of the folk custom of celebrating birthdays with a hundred flowers in the south of the Yangtze River in the old society. At night, "Lantern" hangs on the top of the flower branch, and the light contrasts with the red flowers and green branches. It is also a good time to show their skills.