Introduction: There are also many traditional activities during the Grain in Ear solar term. So what activities are there during the Grain in Ear solar term? What are the ancient poems describing the Grain in Ear solar term? As time goes by and the seasons change, leap months always follow us like a shadow. Although they are not common, they always come. 2020 has ushered in a leap April. Let’s take a look at the 2020 leap April special topic on Shuimoxiansheng.com!What activities are there during Grain in Ear Festival?Grain in Ear Activities: Boiling PlumsIn the south, May and June every year are the season when plums ripen. During the Three Kingdoms period, there was an allusion of "discussing heroes over green plum wine". Green plum contains a variety of natural high-quality organic acids and rich minerals. It has unique nutritional and health functions such as purifying blood, regulating the intestines, lowering blood lipids, eliminating fatigue, beautifying, regulating acid-base balance, and enhancing human immunity. However, most fresh plums taste sour and astringent, making them difficult to eat directly. They need to be processed before they can be eaten, and this processing process is called boiled plums. Grain in Ear Activity: Sending Flowers to the Goddess The Flower God is welcomed at the Flower Festival on the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar. Grain in Ear is approaching May, when all flowers begin to wither and fall. People often hold ceremonies to worship the flower god on this day to send him off and express their gratitude to him, hoping to meet him again next year. This custom no longer exists, but we can get a glimpse of it in the 27th chapter of Dream of the Red Chamber by the famous novelist Cao Xueqin: "The girls (in the Grand View Garden) made sedan chairs and horses out of flower petals and willow branches, or made thousands of pennants and banners out of silk, brocade and gauze, all tied with colorful threads. These things are tied to every tree and every flower. The whole garden was filled with fluttering embroidered ribbons and gorgeous flowers. Moreover, these people were dressed so beautifully that peaches would blush, apricots would be ashamed, swallows would be jealous and orioles would be ashamed. It was hard to describe them all. ..."In "thousands of banners and flags", "thousand" means shield; "mao", "jing" and "zhuang" are all ancient flags. This shows the lively scene of wealthy families bidding farewell to the flower god during the Grain in Ear Festival. Grain in Ear Activities: Planting Seedlings Grain in Ear An Miao Custom An Miao is an agricultural custom in southern Anhui, which began in the early Ming Dynasty. Every Grain in Ear season, after planting rice, various places hold seedling-protecting sacrificial activities to pray for a good harvest in autumn. Every household uses new wheat flour to make steamed buns, which they shape into shapes of grains, livestock, fruits and vegetables, and then dye with vegetable juice. They use them as sacrificial offerings to pray for a good harvest and the safety of the villagers. What are some ancient poems describing the Grain in Ear solar term?"After Grain in Ear, it rains every day for ten days" - I came up with a long poemSong Dynasty - Lu You: The first rain after the Grain in Ear season is timely. When she woke up from sleeping, the corner of her towel was tilted. The foolish clouds never disperse and always cover the pagoda. Wild water flows silently into the pond. Green trees and cool evening, pigeons chirping, The painted beams are quiet during the day and the swallows are slow to return. I am happy and at ease, Covered with clothes and in front of the incense burner, I recite poems alone. "Miscellaneous Poems in the Field" Ming Dynasty author: Fan Fuxin The water level rose in the barren ponds, and the acres were filled with rice. Neighbors to the east and west, relatives and friends for generations. Cucumbers ripen in summer, and white wine is brewed in autumn. The bride smiled happily, and the child walked with the help of the wall. There is a clear stream in front of the door, with a few willow trees drooping. I dreamed of Emperor Xi while drunk and a cool breeze blew in through the window. Recently, it was said that the Ming government had been cleaned up. Has the corvée been reduced? The jujube flowers are falling, and a dog is guarding the firewood pass. When the Grain in Ear Festival comes, who can find some peace and quiet? Frogs are croaking, the pond is full of water, and fine grass is growing between the steps. The wheat harvest is about to end when the wind blows and rain blows over the mountain. The eldest son had not yet eaten and sighed about the difficulties of farming. Wealth and nobility are destiny, and are unattainable. Five Poems on Plum Rain Song Dynasty: Fan Chengda: Thunder and rain in Yiyou and Jiashen Multiply and divide it to congratulate the grain in ear season and it will be sunny. Plant the indica rice first. It will take a few weeks for the rice to be steamed. Timely Rain Lu You of the Song Dynasty During the rainy season and the Grain in Ear period, rice seedlings are planted in all the fields. Every family has delicious wheat rice, and everywhere there are songs of lotus. As I grow old, I become a lazy farmer, spending all my days on a bamboo bed. My hair is too short to be combed, I love the coolness of the rain. The trees in the garden make strange sounds, and the vines on the trellis emit a subtle fragrance. The oriole's clothes were wet and wouldn't go away, so she urged me to hold a cup of wine. Fortunately, there is no trouble now, and all the lands are occupied with farming; The old man in the country is never poor, he beats the drum and sings the songs of Yu and Tang. Pulling out the seedlings from the Twenty-one Plowing Pictures Song Dynasty - Lou Jin: New seedlings emerge from water, forming a vast green carpet. In the early morning, they promoted each other, and father and son competed to support each other. After the green is fully grasped, the roots are free of mud. Take advantage of the Grain in Ear season and spread the crops on the fields. A new stage of life has already begun in 2020. In order to make 2020 more meaningful and predict your fortune in advance, you can click on the "Premium Calculation" below to learn the latest and most comprehensive fortune. 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