It is the custom of "fighting the spring ox", that is, on the day of spring,
make a native ox to encourage farming.
According to "Tokyo Menghua Lu", Kaifeng officials sent spring cattle to the palace on the day before the beginning of spring, and the emperor sent people to "whip spring". Then the spring ox is placed in front of the mansion gate, and the mansion officials lead their subordinates to whip it.
From morning to night, passers-by can whip the spring ox, which means to encourage the cattle to work hard. Old almanacs are often printed with the "Picture of the Spring Ox of the God of Light".
Before the Qingming Festival, the spring rain will be frequent. When spring hits six or nine heads, Yang Guang wants to raise his head. In spring, children's face changes three times in one day.
Drink spring wine at the beginning of spring. The custom of eating spring dishes has existed since ancient times. Spring wine is generally brewed in winter and is completed in spring, so it is also called "frozen mash". Zuo Si of the Western Jin Dynasty said in "Ode to the Capital of Shu":
As per the old custom, at the end of winter and the beginning of spring (i.e. the beginning of spring), on an auspicious day, a wine hall is set up to entertain guests.
" Spring The dish began in the Tang Dynasty. It is recorded in "Four Seasons Treasure Mirror": "On the day of the beginning of spring, people in the Tang Dynasty made spring pancakes with lettuce and called them spring dishes.
The day before the beginning of spring, the emperor would give spring dishes and wine
p>Close ministers also have the custom of giving gifts to each other. The production of spring plates is very particular. According to "Wulin Old Stories": "The day before spring. The spring plate made in the back garden is decorated with emerald green and red silk, and is extremely exquisitely prepared. "Du Fu said: "On a spring day, eat thin lettuce on a spring plate." Su Shi also wrote a poem about "Trying a spring plate with artemisia annua and yellow leeks." This shows the popularity of eating spring plates in the Tang and Song Dynasties.?
In the Qing Dynasty, green vegetables on spring dishes often consisted of celery, leeks, and bamboo shoots, symbolizing hard work, longevity, and prosperity. Some places had different customs for the beginning of spring.
Spring pancakes or spring rolls are eaten at this time. They are stuffed with vegetables and meat, made into pancakes or vegetable rolls, and fried.