Characteristics and customs of summer solar terms

The characteristics of summer solar terms are: the temperature drops at night and the heat ends. Customs include: worshipping the earth god, setting off river lanterns and opening fishing festivals.

I. Characteristics

1, the temperature drops at night

As autumn approaches, the high temperature during the day begins to fade, and the coolness at night gradually increases. At this time, people can enjoy a more enjoyable night. Many people like to go out for a walk or get together at night to absorb the fragrance after a hard day's work and feel the refreshing atmosphere at night.

2. The end of the summer heat

The hot summer is the time when the hot summer is about to pass and the weather begins to get cold. This is also the time for people to regain their energy and vitality. Many people like to do outdoor sports at this time, such as mountain climbing, hiking or morning running, to enjoy the outdoor comfort and fresh air.

Second, the customs.

1, thanks to God.

Summer solar term is the beginning of autumn and the harvest season of crops. In this season, people will worship the land lords to thank the land for its harvest and gifts. Worship of the land Lord is a traditional farming cultural custom. People will offer sacrifices, burn incense and worship God, and pray for the good harvest of crops and the safety of their families.

2. River lanterns

River lanterns are one of the traditional activities of summer festivals. People will write their wishes or wishes on paper lanterns, and then put them into the river, so that the river can flow away with blessings and wishes. The custom of putting water lanterns stems from the ancient belief in the water god, and people hope to be blessed and sheltered by the water god in this way.

3. Fishing Festival

During the summer solar term, some coastal areas will hold fishing festivals. In this festival, fishermen will pray to the gods to bless the sea and get a bumper harvest. The fishing festival has traditional fishermen's ceremonies, song and dance performances, food performances and other activities. This custom activity not only reflects the fishermen's belief and reverence for the gods, but also shows the unique culture and tradition in coastal areas.

Agricultural activities in summer

In summer, most parts of southern China are in the busy season of harvesting mid-season rice. Generally, during the summer solar term, the sunshine in South China is still abundant. Except for the western part of South China, there are not many rainy days, which is beneficial to mid-season rice cutting cotton and spitting. In summer, fruits and crops in most areas of China gradually mature, and farmers step up their picking and conduct field management such as fertilization and weeding of rice.

"The summer valley is getting yellow, be careful of the strong wind." After summer, the temperature difference between day and night increases. Because the night is cold and the day is warm, the nutrients absorbed by the crops during the day are stored at night, so the crops mature quickly. "The fields change overnight in summer", "There is no valley for three days in summer", "Three Dynasties of rice in summer" and "Summer rice is full of fields, and everyone repairs warehouses", all of which indicate that the crops will be harvested soon after the summer solar term.