When is Grain Rain in 2020? What are the customs of Grain Rain?

When is Grain Rain in 2020? What are the customs of Grain Rain?
Grain Rain is the sixth solar term among the 24 solar terms, and it is also the solar term that represents the end of spring. In ancient times, people believed that "rain brings forth all kinds of grains", hence the name "Guyu". Let us now find out when is Grain Rain in 2020 and what are the customs of Grain Rain. Peach Moon refers to the third month of the lunar calendar, also known as the third month, late spring, late spring, late spring, and silkworm month. Shuimoxiansheng.com provides you with more content related to the third month of the lunar calendar in 2020. Everyone is welcome to learn about it together!

When is Grain Rain in 2020?

The time of Grain Rain in 2020 is 22:45:21 on April 19, 2020, which is the 27th day of the third month (big month) in the lunar calendar of 2020.
Guyu means rain brings forth all kinds of grains. During the Guyu season, the rainfall is sufficient and timely, so grain crops can thrive.
During the Grain Rain period, the Big Dipper points to Gui. The sun's ecliptic longitude is 30°. It means that rain brings forth grains.
The grains on earth can get the nourishment of rain and thrive, so Grain Rain means "rain brings forth all kinds of grains."
——Three Signs of Grain Rain in 2020 ] Duckweed begins to grow: Duckweed begins to grow.
】The cuckoo flutters its feathers: the cuckoo begins to remind people to sow seeds.
】Hoopoe birds begin to be seen on mulberry trees.

When is Guyu?

The time of Grain Rain in 2020: April 19, 22:45:21, the 27th day of the third month (big month) in the lunar calendar of 2020
Grain Rain Time in 2021: April 20, 04:33:14, the ninth day of the third month of the lunar calendar in 2021
Grain Rain Time in 2022: April 20, 10:24:07, the 20th day of the third month (big month) of the lunar calendar in 2022
Grain Rain Time in 2023: April 20, 16:13:26, the second day of the third month (big month) of the lunar calendar in 2023
Grain Rain Time in 2024: April 19, 21:59:33, Lunar March 11, 2024
Grain Rain Time in 2025: April 20, 03:55:45, the 23rd day of the third month of the lunar calendar in 2025
Grain Rain Time in 2026: April 20, 09:38:51, the fourth day of the third month (big month) in the lunar calendar of 2026

What are the customs of Guyu?

——It is forbidden to kill the five poisonous insects. After Grain Rain, the temperature rises and pests and diseases enter a high reproduction 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 to drive away evil and bring good luck. This custom is very popular in Shandong, Shanxi and Shaanxi.
——Guyu stickers are similar to New Year pictures, 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 text descriptions such as "As the Jade Emperor has ordered, in the middle of the third month of Guyu, snakes and scorpions will never be born again", "In the middle of the third month of Guyu, the Lord Laozi descends from the sky, holding the Seven-Star Sword, and kills the scorpion demon alone", expressing people's desire to kill pests and hope for a good harvest and peace.
——Walking on Guyu In ancient times, there was a custom of "walking on Guyu". On this day of Guyu, young women would visit villages and relatives, or take a walk in the wild, which meant to integrate with nature and strengthen the body.
——Drinking Grain Rain Tea It is said that drinking tea on Grain Rain can clear internal heat, ward off evil spirits, and improve eyesight, so there is a custom of picking tea on Grain Rain in the south. No matter what the weather is on Grain Rain, people will go to the tea mountains to pick some new tea and drink it to pray for health.
——Eating Chinese toon In the north, there is a custom of eating Chinese toon during Grain Rain. Around 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 before the rain is as tender as silk." 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.
——The period around Grain Rain is also an important time for peonies to bloom, so peonies are also called "Grain Rain flowers." “Watching peonies during the three days of Guyu” has become an important leisure activity for people. To this day, Shandong, Henan, Sichuan and other places still hold peony flower shows during the Grain Rain season for people to have fun and gather.
——Worshiping Cangjie It is said that "Sacrificing to Cangjie during Guyu Festival" is a folk tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years since the Han Dynasty. This custom is still preserved in some places in Shaanxi.
——Bathing to ward off disasters and avoid misfortunes In the northwest region, people used to call the river water of Grain Rain "peach blossom water". Legend has it that bathing with 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.

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