The complete collection of poems about Chang Xia.
1. "In midsummer, the ground is green and the flowers are calm." -Li Bai's "long summer is a thing" in the Tang Dynasty
2. "long summer, late spring and early summer, lush vegetation and flowers are in full bloom." -Tang Bai Juyi's Summer
3. "Long summer solar terms, summer gradually. After the storm at night, plums have taken shape. " -Du Fu's Long Summer in the Tang Dynasty
4. "In the long summer, the weather is hot and everything grows. Everything in the world is good, and heaven and earth are spring. " -Su Shi's Summer in the Song Dynasty
5. "In the long summer season, spring goes and summer comes. There are green trees and birds singing and dancing. " -Yang Shen's Summer in the Ming Dynasty
The significance of long summer
Long summer is the beginning of summer, and it is also the time when the sun is shining and everything grows. In this solar term, the weather is getting hotter and hotter, flowers and trees are flourishing in spring, everything grows, and people are busy preparing for the summer harvest.
The custom of long summer
1. ancestor worship in the long summer: on this day in the long summer, many places have the custom of ancestor worship. People will burn incense at home or in front of their ancestors' graves to show their respect and gratitude to their ancestors.
2. Eat Long Summer Zongzi: On this day of long summer, there is a custom of eating Long Summer Zongzi in the southern region. Changxia Zongzi is made of glutinous rice, red bean paste, red dates, osmanthus and other materials, symbolizing the growth of all things. People can pray for peace and health after eating it.
3. Drink tea: In the long summer, the weather is getting hotter and hotter, and people need to replenish water in time. In the south of China, people have the habit of drinking tea. Tea is rich in vitamins and minerals, which can help people quench their thirst.