Grain Rain, the sixth of the 24 solar terms, marks the official start of spring. Grain Rain is a season full of vitality and hope, with continuous spring rains and everything growing. Among China's ancient poems, there are many beautiful poems describing Grain Rain, the most famous of which is Bai Juyi's "Farewell to Ancient Grass", in which "the vast grass crosses the plain and comes and goes with the four seasons". Wildfire never completely devoured them, and they grew taller in the spring breeze. "This poem vividly depicts the growth and eternal vitality of all things in Grain Rain season.

The coming of Grain Rain.

The season in Grain Rain is usually around April 4th every year, which is a very important solar term. Before Grain Rain, the spring was chilly and everything was still asleep. But with the arrival of Grain Rain, the spring rain moistened the earth, and everything began to sprout and grow. The arrival of Grain Rain also means that spring is coming, the weather is getting warmer, and people begin to welcome the arrival of spring.

The custom of Grain Rain

1. Drink rainwater

In Grain Rain season, the rain in the sky is the most precious. In ancient times, people would gather in the rain to drink on this day in Grain Rain, thinking that they could clear the fire and detoxify.

2. Eat five-grain rain porridge

Grain Rain season, people will eat Grain Rain porridge. Grain rain porridge is a kind of light porridge, which is made of glutinous rice, peanuts, red dates and other materials. Eating five-grain rain porridge can clear away heat and detoxify and replenish physical strength.

Suntan Grain Rain

In ancient times, people also had the custom of basking in Grain Rain. In Grain Rain, people will dry millet and other grains for later use. This is one of the reasons why Grain Rain is named after this solar term.

The Significance of Grain Rain

Grain Rain is the beginning of spring, and it is also the season when everything grows. At this time, the spring rain moistened the earth and everything began to sprout and grow. The arrival of Grain Rain also means that farmers are busy with spring ploughing, laying the foundation for a bumper harvest in one year. At the same time, Grain Rain is also a festival to celebrate the arrival of spring, and people will hold various celebrations to welcome the arrival of the New Year.