I. Characteristics
1, the temperature drop 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 pleasant 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 summer heat is just when the summer heat is about to pass, and the weather begins to cool. This is also a 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, so as to enjoy the outdoor comfort and fresh air.
Second, customs
1, worship the land Lord
The summer solar term is the beginning of autumn and the harvest season of crops. In this season, people will worship the land Lord to thank the land for its harvest and gifts. Worship the land Lord is a traditional farming cultural custom. People will offer sacrifices, burn incense and worship God, and pray for the land Lord to bless the harvest of crops and the safety of their families.
2. River lights
The river lantern is one of the traditional activities of the summer festival. People will write wishes or wishes on paper lanterns, and then put them into the river, so that the river can flow far away with blessings and wishes. The custom of releasing river lanterns originated from the ancient belief in water gods, and people hope to get the blessing and shelter of water gods 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 peace of the sea and catch a bumper harvest. There are traditional fishermen's ceremonies, song and dance performances, food shows and other activities in the opening of the fishing festival. This custom activity not only reflects the fishermen's belief and reverence for the gods, but also shows the unique culture and tradition of coastal areas.
Farming activities in the summer
In the summer, most parts of southern China are in the busy season of harvesting mid-season rice. Generally, during the summer solar term, there is still plenty of sunshine in South China. Except for the western part of South China, there are not many rainy days, which is beneficial to the middle rice cutting and cotton bolling. During the summer season, fruits and crops in most areas of China gradually entered maturity, and farmers stepped up their picking and conducted field management such as rice fertilization and weeding.
"The summer valley is getting yellow, so beware of strong winds." After the 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 field changes overnight in the summer", "There is no valley for three days in the summer", "The rice in the three dynasties is pregnant in the summer", "The rice in the summer is full of fields, and everyone repairs the barn", all of which indicate that the crops will be harvested soon after the summer solar terms.