What are the customs of the Jingzhe solar term? What are the characteristics and customs and culture of the Jingzhe solar term? After the arrival of the Jingzhe solar term, some changes will occur in the climate in various parts of our country. However, the weather points during the Jingzhe period in the north and south are different. The south has already warmed up significantly at this time, while some areas in the north It's still relatively cold. So, what are the characteristics and customs of the Jingzhe solar term? Follow this site and read on!
1. Characteristics of the Jingzhe solar term
1. Continuous thunder
"Spring thunders, everything grows." The Waking of Insects season coincides with the great "Nine-Nine" sunny days. The temperature rises, the rain increases, and farmers have no time to relax. It can be said that "a thunderbolt wakes up snakes and insects, and a few waves of water dye it purple. The south wind of Jiujiujiang River brings warmth, and the green fields melt and start spring plowing." At this time, except for the northeast and northwest regions of our country, the winter scene is still covered with silver makeup. In addition, the average temperature in most other areas has risen above 0℃. The daily average temperature in North China is 3-6℃, in Jiangnan is above 8℃, while in Southwest and South China it is still as high as 10-15℃. It is already a warm spring. .
2. Pests infested
"Qian Jin Yue Ling" says: "On the day of the Awakening of Insects, if you take lime grits outside the threshold, you can eliminate insects and ants." This means that the thunderous sound of the Awakening of Insects will wake up all hibernating snakes, insects, rats, and ants. This solar term is the period when mosquitoes and other insects become active. After a winter, on the day of the Waking of Insects, you can fumigate dead corners and other places with mugwort to remove evil spirits.
3. Temperature rises quickly
Jingzhe is the solar term with the fastest temperature rise in the whole year. During the Jingzhe period, most areas have begun to recover, and there is an increase in rain. However, during this season, the temperature fluctuates greatly, the climate changes, and the temperature difference between day and night is relatively large, so you must pay attention to keeping warm in time.
2. The custom of the Jingzhe solar term
1. Sacrifice the white tiger to resolve disputes
According to Chinese folklore, the white tiger is the god of talking and disputes. He comes out every year to forage on this day and bites people. If you do this during this year, you will often get troubled by evil people and hinder your future. Development leads to all kinds of troubles. In order to protect themselves, everyone sacrificed the white tiger on the day of the Waking of Insect. The so-called white tiger sacrifice refers to a white tiger drawn on paper for worship. The paper tiger is usually yellow with black markings, and has a pair of fangs drawn at the corner of the mouth. When worshiping, it is necessary to feed it with fat pig blood so that it will no longer hurt others with its mouth. Then, raw pork is smeared on the mouth of the paper tiger to make it full of oil and water, so that it cannot open its mouth to talk about people's right and wrong.
2. Eat fried beans
"Spring thunder scares away insects", it is said that the crackling sound of fried beans can scare away pests, protect crops, and ensure a good harvest for the year. After the "worms" are cooked, they are placed in the hall. The whole family sits around and eats them together. While eating, they shout: "Eat the fried worms, eat the fried worms!" While enjoying themselves, there is a competition to see who can eat the faster. , the louder he chewed, the more everyone came to congratulate him on his contribution to eliminating pests.
3. Eat pancakes
As soon as the "Jingzhe" solar term arrives, farmers prepare for the spring plowing of the year starting here. This is a custom in some areas in the north. For example, in the area where the author lives, during the Waking of Insects, people are used to baking various rice cakes with wheat flour to wish for a bumper harvest this year.