The so-called "dragon heads up" means that after hibernation, all insects begin to wake up. So as the saying goes, "On February 2nd, dragons looked up and scorpions and centipedes appeared." Therefore, this day is also called "Spring Festival". People in China think that dragons are auspicious things, in charge of sex and rain, and the second day of the second lunar month is the day when dragons will ascend to heaven.
In terms of solar terms, the first day of the second lunar month is between "rain", "fright" and "vernal equinox", and many places in China have begun to enter the rainy season. This is a natural law, but the ancients thought it was the contribution of the "dragon". In addition, the dragon has a very high status in the minds of China people, and it is not only regarded as an auspicious thing, but also regarded as the master of wind and rain. Therefore, there is a saying that "on February 2, the dragon looks up."
The custom of raising the dragon's head on February 2.
Dragon Boat Race: Dragon Boat Race is one of the important activities on February 2nd, which originated from an ancient legend in China. According to legend, Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet in ancient times, threw himself into the river to save the country. People were very sad after hearing the news, so they rowed to look for his body. Later, they found that Qu Yuan's body was eaten by fish and shrimp, so they rowed a dragon boat to commemorate him on May 5th every year.
2. Post Spring Festival couplets: February 2 is an important solar term in the lunar calendar and the beginning of spring. Therefore, people will stick Spring Festival couplets on this day to celebrate the arrival of spring. Spring Festival couplets are couplets written in red paper, usually with auspicious words and wishes, such as "Happy Birthday" and "All the best". Sticking Spring Festival couplets can not only add festive atmosphere, but also pray for family peace and happiness.
3. Eat jiaozi: jiaozi is one of the traditional cuisines on February 2nd. It is shaped like a dragon head, symbolizing the arrival of the dragon god. Jiaozi, the leader, has different fillings, such as pork, shrimp, leeks and so on. No matter what kind of stuffing it is, it represents good luck and reunion.