What do you mean shocked?

It means that the spring thunder begins to sound, awakening the insects dormant in the ground for the winter. Sting is one of the traditional solar terms in China, which means that spring has begun and everything is reviving. Generally speaking, when the sun reaches 345 degrees on March 5 or 6 every year, it is called a sting. In this solar term, the weather gradually warms up, the ice and snow melt, the spring thunder begins to sound, and the dormant animals begin to wake up. This is also an important period for farmers to cultivate crops in ancient China, and it is the beginning of spring ploughing.

First of all, there are many different opinions and legends about the source of solar terms.

One theory originated from the observation of spring climate change by ancient farmers. They found that at the beginning of March every year, the temperature began to rise, the spring thunder began to ring, and the spring ploughing activities in the farmland began. In order to commemorate this season, people call it "quiet", which means "dormant animals begin to wake up"

In addition, there are some legends and myths related to fright. It is said that in ancient times, there was a god beast named Jingzhi, which woke up every spring, blew the spring thunder, awakened the earth and revived everything. Therefore, people call this solar term "fright" to show commemoration and sacrifice.

Either way, it is one of the most important solar terms in the traditional culture of China, which reflects the ancient people's observation and understanding of the natural environment, as well as their yearning and prayer for life, spring and hope.

Second, the custom of shocking solar terms:

Use "three-volt patch" to prevent diseases: after the fright, the weather gets warmer and people are prone to various diseases. In order to prevent diseases, some places will put up "three-volt stickers" at the beginning of the solar term to ward off evil spirits and drive away the cold.

Sticking Spring Festival couplets and holiday decorations: During the shocking solar term, people will stick Spring Festival couplets, hang lanterns and various colorful decorations to celebrate the festival. These decorations usually have the words "Fu", "Spring" and "Wealth", indicating good omen for welcoming spring.

Eat Spring Diet: After the fright, the temperature gradually rises, and people begin to eat some light and healthy spring diets, such as vegetables, fruits and beans. At the same time, we will also make some special foods, such as toad soup and mutton.

Enjoy spring scenery: It is a good time to enjoy flowers when the solar terms are surprised, and there are grand flower exhibitions and exhibitions in many places. In this season, people can enjoy cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, apricot blossoms and other beautiful flowers.

Sacrifice and religious activities: In some places, sacrifice activities will be held during the "Scared Solar Festival", such as ancestor worship, heaven worship, blessing for a bumper harvest and so on. At the same time, some religious groups will also hold celebrations in this solar term, such as the stabbing ceremony of Buddhism and the prayer ceremony of Taoism.