What are the customs of the vernal equinox?

The vernal equinox is one of the traditional 24 solar terms in China. On the fourth or fifth day of the third lunar month, the sun reaches 0 degrees of the yellow meridian, which is the vernal equinox. The vernal equinox is divided equally between day and night, which means that the length of day and night is basically equal. In China, the vernal equinox is an important traditional solar term, and there are many customs related to it.

1. ancestor worship: the vernal equinox is an important moment for ancestor worship. Many people will go to ancestral graves or homes to worship their ancestors and pray for their ancestors to bless their families with peace, harvest and happiness.

2. Go for a walk and enjoy the flowers: The weather is warm in the vernal equinox and nature begins to wake up. People like to go out and enjoy flowers. Many parks and scenic spots will hold flower viewing activities during the vernal equinox, attracting a large number of tourists to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

3. Play with eggs: During the vernal equinox, people will paint with eggs and make all kinds of beautiful eggs. This is a traditional activity, especially popular in families, and it is also the children's favorite game.

4. eat vernal equinox cake: vernal equinox cake is one of the special foods in the vernal equinox season. It is round and contains sweet stuffing such as bean paste, red dates or sesame seeds. Eating vernal equinox cake symbolizes reunion and good wishes.

5. Flying kites: In the spring equinox, the wind is suitable, and people like flying kites outdoors. Flying kites can not only feel the power of nature, but also increase the interaction and happiness between parents and children.

These are some customs about the vernal equinox. Every custom has rich cultural connotation, which makes people love and look forward to the arrival of spring. Whether it is ancestor worship, flower viewing, playing with eggs, eating vernal equinox cakes and flying kites, these activities make people feel the joy and hope of spring.