Tomorrow at the vernal equinox, remember to "eat 2 foods and do 3 things". Don't lose the old tradition, which means that your family is safe and healthy.
There are three stages in the vernal equinox: one is to wait for the arrival of the mysterious bird; Second, wait for Lei Nai to make a sound; Third, wait for the power to start. It means that at the vernal equinox, swallows fly back to the north from the south. When it rains, the sky will thunder and lightning.
Pan Rongbi of the Qing Dynasty wrote in his miscellany "Ji Sheng at the Age of Emperor Jingdi": "The vernal equinox and autumn are the grand ceremonies of the country, and scholars should not sacrifice them at will." This shows that the ancients attached importance to the vernal equinox and solar terms. Therefore, on the vernal equinox, there will be many customs and dietary customs among the people. Say it briefly!
Tomorrow at the vernal equinox, remember to "eat 2 foods and do 3 things". Don't lose the old tradition, which means that your family is safe and healthy.
Eat spring vegetables at the vernal equinox
There has always been a folk custom of "eating spring vegetables at the vernal equinox". Spring vegetables sound like unique vegetables in spring, but they actually refer to: Toona sinensis buds, spinach, bean sprouts, spring bamboo shoots and leeks. Because these vegetables are seasonal vegetables in the spring equinox, they are also very fresh and sweet to eat. The ancients believed that eating spring vegetables at the spring equinox has the effect of raising S and protecting the health of family members.
Eating sweet dumplings at the vernal equinox
Eating jiaozi at the vernal equinox is also called "sticking the sparrow's mouth". On this day, people will cook some jiaozi for their own enjoyment, and they will also make some jiaozi without stuffing. After cooking, they will fix it with bamboo sticks and put it on the edge of the field, so that the sparrow will stick its mouth after eating it and will not destroy the dealer again.
Spring Equinox
The so-called spring cow is an ancient native cow, symbolizing farming. Later, it was made of artificial reeds or paper, which was called "Spring Cattle Map". On the day of the vernal equinox, someone will dress up as a cow delivery man and say some auspicious words about spring ploughing from house to house with photos of spring cows. As soon as the host is happy, he will give money. This kind of behavior is also called "talking about spring", and the speaker is called "spring official"
Vernal equinox spawning
Nowadays, egg splitting in spring is not only a solar term custom in China, but also an international game, which is very popular among foreigners. It's very simple to play, just prepare a smooth and well-balanced egg that has not been refrigerated, and then stand it up on the table and keep it still.
Then why lay eggs at the vernal equinox? According to legend, the vernal equinox happens to be a day of balance between yin and yang. Those who can stand eggs will have a rich life at home, and some people will be rich and handed down from generation to generation. In fact, it is people's expectation for a better life, and there is no scientific basis at all.
Flying kites at the vernal equinox
Kites have been called "kites" or "kites" for more than 2000 years, so the ancients called kites "paper kites" or "paper kites". The ancients believed that flying kites represented people's expectation for a better life. The vernal equinox is sunny, which is the best time to fly kites.
The above are some customs and eating customs about the spring equinox. Traditional customs are often accompanied by superstitions, which can't be fully believed, but more represent people's inheritance and respect for culture!