The Grain Rain solar term is very conducive to the growth of grains. As the last season of spring, this solar term is very suitable for sowing and transplanting seedlings. Farmers will plant crops in greenhouses into open fields. Below are the folk customs of the Grain Rain solar term compiled by the editor. I hope it will be helpful to you!

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Folk customs of the Grain Rain solar term

Five poisons are prohibited: After the Grain Rain, the temperature rises, and pests and diseases enter a period of high reproduction. In order to reduce the damage caused by pests and diseases to crops and people, farmers While going into the fields to kill insects, people put up Grain Rain stickers to pray to ward off bad luck and bring good luck. This custom is very popular in Shandong, Shanxi and Shaanxi.

Grain Rain stickers are similar to New Year pictures, with engraved on them. There are pictures of chickens catching scorpions, images of heavenly masters removing five poisons, or Taoist talismans. Some of them are also accompanied by words such as "The Supreme Lord is like a law. In the middle of the Grain Rain in March, snakes and scorpions will never be born." "In the middle of the Grain Rain in the third month, the Old Lord "Go down to the sky, hold the seven-star sword in your hand, and kill the scorpion spirit alone" and other text descriptions, which place people's psychology of checking for pests and hoping for a good harvest and peace.

Walking in the Grain Rain: In ancient times, there was a custom of "Walking in the Grain Rain". On Guyu day, young women visit villages to visit relatives or go for a walk in the wild, which means integrating with nature and strengthening their health.

Drinking Guyu tea: It is said that drinking tea on Guyu day will clear away fire and ward off evil spirits. , improve eyesight, etc., so there is a custom of picking tea during Guyu in the south. No matter what the weather is on Guyu, people will go to the tea mountains to pick some new tea and drink it to pray for health.

It is popular among fishermen to worship the sea during Guyu: Guyu season. It is when the sea is warm in spring and hundreds of fish move to the shallow sea. It is a good day to go fishing in the sea. In order to go to sea safely and return with a full load, fishermen hold sea festivals and pray to the sea god on Guyu day. Bless you.

Eating toon: There is a custom of eating toon during Guyu in the north. Before and after Guyu, the toon is on the market. At this time, the toon is mellow and refreshing, and has high nutritional value. There is a saying that "the toon is as tender as silk before the rain". . Toona has the effects of improving the body's immunity, strengthening the stomach, regulating qi, antidiarrheal, moisturizing, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and killing insects.

Flower viewing: before and after Grain Rain is also an important time for peony flowers to bloom. Peonies are also known as "Grain Rain Flowers". "Viewing Peonies in the Three Mornings of Grain Rain" has become an important leisure activity for people. To this day, peony parties are held in Shandong, Henan, Sichuan and other places for people to have fun and gather during the Grain Rain season. .

Sacrifice to Cangjie: It is said that "Grain Rain Sacrifice to Cangjie" has been a folk tradition for thousands of years since the Han Dynasty. This custom is still preserved in some places in Shaanxi.

Bathing to ward off disasters. Disaster: In ancient times, people called the river water of Guyu "peach blossom water". It is said that bathing in it can ward off disasters. During the Guyu Festival, people bathed in "peach blossom water" and held hunting, dancing and other activities to celebrate. /p>

Characteristics of the Grain Rain solar term

In ancient China, Grain Rain was divided into three periods: "The first period is when the vines begin to grow; the second period is when the doves ruffle their feathers; the third period is when the hoopoe falls on the mulberry trees. "It means that after the Grain Rain period, the rainfall increased and duckweeds began to grow. Then the cuckoos began to remind people to sow seeds, and then the hoopoe began to be seen on the mulberry trees.

After the Grain Rain solar term, the rainfall increased, and the air contained The humidity is gradually increasing. At this time, we should follow the changes of natural solar terms in health care and adjust according to its climate characteristics. At the same time, as the weather becomes warmer, people's outdoor activities increase, and peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, etc. bloom in the north; poplars. Catkins and catkins are flying everywhere.

In the Grain Rain season in the south, catkins are falling, cuckoos are singing at night, peonies are blooming, and cherries are red and ripe. The natural scenery tells people that the time has come. It is late spring. At this time, the temperature in the south rises rapidly. Generally, the average temperature in late April, except in parts of northern and western South China, has reached 20℃~22℃, which is more than 2℃ higher than that in the middle of South China. The high temperature exceeded 30 degrees for the next two days, making people feel hot in the low-altitude valley areas.

During Guyu, the high-altitude westerly jet stream in East Asia will once again weaken significantly and move northward. Warm and humid air masses in South China are more active, the westerly belt fluctuates more frequently from west to east, and the activities of low pressure and Jianghuai cyclones gradually increase. . Affected by this, there will be continuous rain or heavy storms in the Jianghuai region.

Grain Rain is the last solar term in spring. At this time, the seedlings in the fields are first planted and new crops are planted. They need the moisture of rain the most, so it is said that "spring rain is as precious as oil."

Customs of Guyu

Sacrifice to the Sea

During Guyu season, the sea water warms up and hundreds of fish move to shallow sea areas. It is a good day for fishing in the sea. As the saying goes: "Riding on Guyu to surf the net." In order to go to sea safely and return with a full load, fishermen hold sea festivals on Guyu day to pray for the blessing of the sea god. Therefore, the Guyu Festival is also called the "Zhuangxing Festival" when fishermen go fishing. In the old days, every village on the seaside had a Tanah Lot Temple or a Temple of the Empress. When the time came for sacrifices, fishermen would carry their offerings to the temple to offer sacrifices. Some would carry their offerings to the seaside, beat gongs and drums, set off firecrackers, and worship in front of the sea. , the scene was very grand.

Sacrifice to Wenzu Cangjie

Since the Han Dynasty, Guyu, Baishui County, Shaanxi Province has had the custom of worshiping Wenzu Cangjie. According to legend, Cangjie created characters, which was so great that the Yellow Emperor was so moved that he rewarded him with "grain rain from the sky" for his creation of characters. From then on, the "Grain Rain" Festival began. Since then, every year during Guyu Festival, nearby villagers will organize temple fairs to commemorate Cangjie.

Picking tea and drinking tea

It is the custom of picking tea during the Grain Rain period in the south. It is said that drinking the tea on the Grain Rain day will clear fire, ward off evil spirits, and improve eyesight. Therefore, no matter what the weather is on Guyu day, people will go to the tea mountains to pick some new tea and drink it back to pray for health.

Eating toon

It is the custom of eating toon during the Grain Rain period in the north. Before and after Grain Rain, it is the season when the toon is on the market. At this time, the toon is mellow and refreshing, and has high nutritional value. It is known as "the toon is as tender as silk before the rain" explain. Toon has the effects of improving the body's immunity, strengthening the stomach, regulating qi, stopping diarrhea, emollient, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and killing insects.

Walking in Grain Rain

In ancient times, there was a custom of "Walking in Grain Rain". On the day of Grain Rain, young women went to villages to visit relatives, and some went to the wild for a walk and then came back. It means integrating with nature and strengthening the body.

Flower Appreciation

Before and after Grain Rain is also an important period for peonies to bloom. Therefore, peonies are also called "Grain Rain flowers." "Looking at peonies in the three dynasties of Guyu", peony appreciation has become an important leisure activity for people. To this day, Shandong, Henan, Sichuan and other places still hold peony parties during Guyu season for people to have fun and gather.

How to maintain good health during Grain Rain

Daily health maintenance: Pay attention to moisture prevention

After Grain Rain, rainfall increases in various places, and the humidity in the air gradually increases. At this time, health maintenance should conform to nature. Changes in the environment adapt to changes in the internal environment and the external environment through the human body's own regulation, maintaining the normal functions of the various organs of the human body.

Things to note in terms of health care: Although the temperature has begun to warm up, it is still cooler in the morning and evening. Those who go out early and return late should pay attention to adding or removing clothes to avoid catching colds. People with allergies should take precautions against hay fever, allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, etc. during this season. Pay special attention to avoid contact with allergens and reduce outdoor activities. Reduce the intake of high-protein and high-calorie foods in your diet. If you have allergic reactions, go to the hospital promptly.

At this time, Yang Qi gradually grows and Yin Qi gradually disappears. Go to bed early and get up early, and do not sweat excessively to recuperate the internal Qi. In addition, since there is a lot of rain during the Grain Rain season, it is necessary to prevent dampness from invading the human body and causing symptoms such as shoulder and neck pain, joint pain, abdominal distension, and lack of desire to eat.

Mental health: stay cheerful

Due to seasonal changes, especially in spring and autumn, the incidence rate of patients with mental disorders or mental illnesses will be greater or less. changes, among which mania and schizophrenia are mental problems that tend to occur in spring. Therefore, in terms of emotions and exercise, you need to be just like keeping healthy during the Qingming Festival. Keep your mood comfortable and broad-minded. Listening to music, fishing, spring outings, Tai Chi, walking, etc. can cultivate your temperament. Do not be worried or even angry when things happen. Pay attention to labor. Combine it with leisure and try to reduce external mental stimulation.

Exercise regimen: gentle and appropriate amount

In terms of exercise, pay attention to appropriateness and choose exercise methods with gentle movements, such as Tai Chi, yoga, etc.; avoid participating in competitive activities. Avoid emotional agitation; avoid weight-bearing activities, which may cause breath holding and increase blood pressure. You can go to places with fresh air, such as parks, squares, woods, hillsides, etc. for a slow walk, boxing, and exercises. Insist on strengthening physical exercise, improve the body's metabolism, increase sweating, and use physical methods to remove hot and humid air from the body to achieve balance with the outside world.

What vegetables to grow after Grain Rain

Bitter chrysanthemum

I don’t know if you have ever eaten bitter chrysanthemum. It is a vegetable that is very suitable for cold salad. It tastes very fresh and fresh. Refreshing. If you go to buy vegetables at this time, you will see that bitter chrysanthemum looks very attractive. If you buy one and take it home, you can make it into a cold dish. And you have to know that it not only tastes good, but also has high nutritional value. Eating bitter chrysanthemum regularly has the effect of clearing away heat and removing internal heat. It happens to be easy for people to get angry in spring. Eating some bitter chrysanthemum regularly is very good for the body. And don’t listen to the word “bitter” in its name. After it is cooked cold, you won’t taste the bitterness at all. Even children can tolerate it. You can give it a try.

Lettuce

Regarding lettuce, many people think that it can be seen all year round, but they don’t know when it is in season. So you will know today, before and after Grain Rain You can eat more lettuce, which is green and tender, and the price is also very cheap, more than half cheaper than in winter. Lettuce also contains a lot of nutrients. Eat more lettuce to supplement your nutritional needs. In addition, people who love beauty should eat more lettuce. After washing, they can be eaten cold and raw. You can also make salads and oyster sauce lettuce. These are very simple and delicious. How to make it, just remember to eat more, don’t miss this season.

Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum is also known as the emperor’s dish. Just hearing this name, you know that people think highly of it. Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum is very common in supermarkets now, but it is more important after Guyu. Eat more, a kind of seasonal vegetable, chrysanthemum chrysanthemum at this time is basically very tender and tastes good. In addition, chrysanthemum contains a lot of nutrients, including vitamin C, carotene, etc. Eating more chrysanthemum will be of great help to the body. Common ways to eat chrysanthemum include steamed chrysanthemum, boiled chrysanthemum, and cold chrysanthemum. They all taste good and you can make them in different ways.

Lettuce

This is also a vegetable that we often eat. I like to make this garlic lettuce the most. It tastes great. There are a lot of them when eating hot pot. People also like to eat lettuce. I remember when I was in school, my classmates all loved it. But to eat lettuce, you have to know how to buy it. The lettuce before and after Grain Rain is very fresh and tender, basically not old, and has the best taste. Also, the lettuce in this season has almost no bugs, so there won’t be too many. Without pesticides, it tastes really healthy and delicious.

Lettuce

You can also buy lettuce in normal seasons, but compared to the taste, it is not as delicious as the lettuce before and after Grain Rain. The lettuce at this time is fresh, crisp and tender, and after peeling The skin is delicious when eaten raw. It is sweet and fragrant. Every time I use it for cooking, I always pinch off the tenderest part of the upper part and eat it raw. The lettuce at this time is not only delicious, but also very cheap. Just buy one and you can make a whole dish. It doesn’t cost much, so it’s really economical. Moreover, lettuce contains a lot of nutrients. Eating more of it to your children will help them grow. These 5 kinds of seasonal vegetables should be eaten more before and after Grain Rain. So since it has passed, everyone should seize the time after Grain Rain and eat more of these types. Don’t be ignorant about eating.