What is the origin of the Grain Rain solar term and what are the customs of Grain Rain?
I believe many people are familiar with the Grain Rain solar term, but do you know how it came about? What are the customs of Grain Rain? In March, peach blossoms are in full bloom, beautiful and fragrant, so it is naturally called "Peach Month". If you want to know more about the third month of the lunar calendar in 2019, please follow our Shui Mo Xiansheng website!What is the origin of the Grain Rain solar term?Legend has it that the Grain Rain solar term has a great relationship with Cangjie's creation of characters. Among the people, there is a story circulating in Guanzhong, Shaanxi Province: It is said that more than 4,000 years ago, Emperor Huangdi urgently needed an official historian who was in charge of historical materials. One day, Huangdi discovered Cangjie, a man of outstanding virtue and talent, and appointed him as a historian. He used knotted ropes to record events, and remembered national affairs clearly, which was highly appreciated by Emperor Huang. Later, the knotted rope record system became increasingly outdated. Once, Cangjie went hunting with a hunter. The hunter pointed to the traces of various wild animals left on the ground and told where the animals had gone. Cang Jie was deeply inspired: "A footprint represents a thing!" After returning home, Cang Jie packed his luggage and went out to investigate. He climbed mountains and waded through water, asked questions without hesitation, and described everything he saw according to its characteristics. The first characters were created based on pictograms. Because of his contribution to creating characters, the Emperor of Heaven was moved. At that time, the world was suffering from a famine, so he ordered the heavenly soldiers and generals to open the granary in the Heavenly Palace, and it rained millet, and all the people in the world were saved.After Cangjie died, people buried him in his hometown, the north of Shiguan Town, Baishui County. A couplet was engraved on the door of his tomb: "The rain of millet in those days moved the Emperor of Heaven, and the same writing will forever be paired with Qiaoling." People set the day for worshiping Cangjie as the day when the millet rain fell, which is now the "Guyu Festival." Nowadays, on the day of Grain Rain Festival, a temple fair to worship Cangjie is held in Shiguan Town, Baishui County. What customs are there during the Grain Rain solar term?1. Eating Chinese toon : A folk proverb says: "Before the rain, Chinese toon is as tender as silk", so there is a custom of "eating Chinese toon during Grain Rain" in some areas in the north. Around the time of Grain Rain, new buds of Chinese toon begin to bloom, with a mellow, refreshing fragrance and rich nutrition. People pick Chinese toon and stir-fry, mix, blanch or make soup with it, and eat it with relish. Nutritionists believe that toon has the effects of improving the body's immunity, strengthening the stomach, regulating qi, stopping diarrhea, moisturizing the skin, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and insecticidal. Eating toon during the Grain Rain season has the effect of "spring tonic".2. Look at the peonies . Peonies are in full bloom around the time of Grain Rain, therefore, peonies are also called "Grain Rain flowers." The custom of "viewing peonies three days after Grain Rain" is still popular in Henan Province: During the Grain Rain season, various places hold "Peony Flower Shows", and people wander in the sea of flowers, feeling the breath of spring and the beauty of life. 3. Clear and 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 of pests and diseases to crops and people, farmers go into the fields to kill insects while posting Grain Rain stickers to pray for driving away evil and welcoming good luck. 4. 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. As the saying goes, "A good fate is not as good as good luck." A person's destiny is already determined, and the only thing that can be controlled is his or her "luck." Unexpected changes in the world may happen at any time, so use Mr. Shui Mo's [Premium Calculation] function to learn more about your fortune in 2019! |
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