What are the customs of Grain Rain in 2018? What are the sayings and rules?
The 24 solar terms are one of China's traditional cultural solar terms, which often have a subtle influence on people's daily production and labor life. So what are the customs of Grain Rain in 2018? In the third month of the lunar calendar, the weather gradually becomes warmer. Embracing the warmth of spring, the whole earth is full of vitality. The Fortune Teller website will interpret every day of the third month of the lunar calendar in 2018 for you!Forbidden to kill the five poisonous creaturesAfter Grain Rain, the temperature rises and pests and diseases enter a high-multiplication period. In order to reduce the damage caused by pests and diseases to crops and people, farmers go into the fields to kill insects while posting Grain Rain stickers and praying for good luck and to drive away evil. This custom is very popular in Shandong, Shanxi and Shaanxi.Grain Rain stickers are a kind of New Year pictures, which are engraved with images of a divine chicken catching a scorpion, a heavenly master eliminating the five poisonous creatures, or Taoist talismans. Some are also accompanied by captions such as "As the Jade Emperor has ordered, in the middle of the third month of Grain Rain, snakes and scorpions will never be born again", "In the middle of the third month of Grain Rain, the Lord Laojun will come down from the sky, holding the Seven-Star Sword, and kill the scorpion demon alone", expressing people's desire to kill pests and hope for a good harvest and peace. Worship Cangjie, the ancestor of literatureThe custom of worshipping Cangjie, the ancestor of literature, during Guyu Festival in Baishui County, Shaanxi Province is a folk tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years since the Han Dynasty. During Qingming Festival, people commemorate Huangdi, and during Grain Rain Festival, people commemorate Cangjie. The Cangjie Temple Fair is held during the Grain Rain Festival. According to legend, Cangjie created Chinese characters, a contribution so great that Huangdi was so moved that he rewarded him with "grain rain from heaven". From then on, the "Guyu Festival" was established. Since then, every Grain Rain Festival, nearby villagers have organized temple fairs to commemorate Cangjie.Taking a bath to avoid disastersThe river water during Guyu is also very precious. In the northwest region, people used to call the river water of Grain Rain "peach blossom water". Legend has it that bathing in it can ward off disasters and avoid misfortunes. During the Grain Rain Festival, people bathe in "peach blossom water" and celebrate by holding hunting, dancing and other activities.Drink Guyu TeaIn the south, there is a custom of picking tea during the Grain Rain. It is said that drinking tea on this day can clear internal heat, ward off evil spirits, and improve eyesight. So no matter what the weather is like on the day of Grain Rain, people will go to the tea mountains to pick some new tea to drink.Walking GuyuIn ancient times, there was a custom of "walking on Grain Rain". On Grain Rain day, young women would visit villages and relatives, and some would just walk around in the wild and then come back. It means to integrate with nature and strengthen the body.Eating Chinese toon during Grain RainIn the north, there is a custom of eating Chinese toon during the Grain Rain. The period around the Grain Rain is the time when Chinese toon is on the market. At this time, the Chinese toon is mellow, refreshing and has high nutritional value. There is a saying that "the Chinese toon is as tender as silk before the rain." Toona sinensis has the effects of improving the body's immunity, strengthening the stomach, regulating qi, stopping diarrhea, moisturizing the skin, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and insecticidal. |
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