This year's dog days have three characteristics.

The three characteristics of dog days this year are: long duration, frequent strong and high temperature weather and great regional differences.

1, with long duration

High temperature may last for a long time, exceeding the traditional initial, middle and final stages. Such a situation may bring inconvenience to people's life and work.

2. Frequent strong and hot weather.

The temperature may reach or exceed the normal high temperature level, accompanied by high humidity and sultry weather conditions. This may bring some challenges to people's health and outdoor activities, so it is necessary to take appropriate heatstroke prevention measures to protect themselves.

3. There are great regional differences.

The weather conditions in different areas may be different. Some areas may be hot, while others may be relatively cool. This difference may be related to factors such as climate change and geographical location.

Folklore in dog days:

1, jiaozi's noodles are on the second floor, and pancakes and eggs are on the third floor. It is a folk custom to eat jiaozi's head first.

On the first day, people lined up to post "Fu Tie". Three-volt stickers are an ancient folk custom.

Sunrise on June 6th. Every household will choose this day to "bask in the sun", that is, hang the clothes and pants stored in the cupboard outside to receive the sun exposure.

4. Eating mutton while squatting: People in Xuzhou squat to eat mutton, which is called squatting to eat mutton. This custom can be traced back to Yao, Shun and Yu.

5. Improve the diet of cattle: Linyi, Shandong Province has the custom of improving the diet of cattle. There is a folk proverb: "Beat the bullwhip in spring, lick Han Niu (bull), barley soup, lick the cow rice, lick the cow without sweating, and cook in June".

6. Eat chicken in dog days. People in Jiangxi and Hunan eat chicken in dog days.

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