Why do you want to insert willows in the Dragon Boat Festival?

The custom of inserting willows in Dragon Boat Festival is mainly to forecast the weather, ward off evil spirits, repel insects and increase the festive atmosphere. In addition, it can also express people's memory and respect for Qu Yuan. The specific meaning is as follows:

1. Weather forecast: Willow branches are very sensitive to water vapor in the air. When the water vapor in the air is high, the willow branches will be light green and moist, and when the water vapor is low, they will dry up and wither. Therefore, since ancient times, there has been "willow green, rainy; The saying that there is another village. People can insert willow branches on the door and judge whether it will rain according to the color of willow branches, which is convenient for people to work.

2. Exorcism: During the Dragon Boat Festival, willow branches are green, silky and fragrant in early summer, which is a good greening plant. During the Dragon Boat Festival, people break the branches of willows and insert one at the door, which means to ward off evil spirits and avoid special things. In addition, it is popular to hang willow branches in front and behind houses in some places, which means expelling insects.

3. In memory of Qu Yuan: The Dragon Boat Festival is a day to remember Qu Yuan, and people insert willow branches to express their memory and respect for Qu Yuan.

The above is the meaning and origin of inserting willows in the Dragon Boat Festival.