Why do we eat pears during the Waking of Insects? What are the sayings and rules?
The 24 solar terms are the wisdom of my country's ancient working people and guide people's daily production and labor life. During the long period of inheritance, various customs have also been formed. So why do we eat pears during the Waking of Insects? What are the explanations and etiquette? For more details about the 2018 Lunar New Year calendar, please visit the Fortune Teller website for consultation!Why do we eat pears during the Waking of Insects? What are the sayings and rules?Jingzhe, formerly known as "Qizhe", is the third solar term in the 24 solar terms of the lunar calendar, marking the beginning of mid-spring; when the sun reaches 345° of the ecliptic longitude. "Collected Explanations of the 72 Seasonal Changes in the Lunar Calendar" states: "The second month is the season when all things emerge from the shock of thunder. Thunder is the beginning of the year, so it is called the Waking of Insects, because hibernating insects are startled and flee."At this time, the weather turns warmer and spring thunder gradually appears. Animals hide in the ground for the winter and do not eat or drink. This is called "hibernation". "Qingzhe" is the day when God wakes up the hibernating animals with thunder. At this time, most parts of China enter the spring farming season. It is because during the Jingzhe solar term, all things come back to life! During the Jingzhe season, the weather is warm but still cold. In addition to keeping warm, the relatively dry climate can easily cause dry mouth, cough and other symptoms. Therefore, there is a folk custom of eating pears during the Waking of Insects. Pears can be eaten raw, steamed, juiced, roasted or boiled in water. At this time, diet and daily life should be in accordance with the nature of the liver. Eating pears can help to improve the spleen and make the five internal organs harmonious, so as to strengthen the body and resist the invasion of bacteria. In ancient times, there were more types of organisms, and some infectious diseases did not have 100% effective medicines. The day of Jingzhe is when all insects wake up, and eating pears is a reminder for everyone to be careful and take precautions. The reason for eating pears during the Waking of Insects may be because “pear” and “plough” have the same pronunciation. Customs of the solar terms: In northern Jiangsu and Shanxi, there is a custom of the whole family eating pears during the Jingzhe period. There is also a folk saying that goes, "If you eat pears during the Jingzhe period, you will be energetic all year round!" Some people also say that "pear" is a homophone for "li", and it is said that eating pears during the Waking of Insects can keep pests away from crops and ensure a good harvest throughout the year. In addition, pears are cold in nature, sweet in taste, and enter the lungs, which has the effect of promoting salivation in the throat, moistening the lungs, relieving cough and reducing phlegm! |
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