1, representing the most vigorous period of yang.
The summer solstice is the day with the strongest yang in a year, representing the highest peak of vitality in nature. During this period, the earth is full of vitality, plants flourish and everything grows. In ancient times, people regarded this vibrant state as the result of the balance between heaven and earth, so they believed that this period could bring good luck and happiness.
2. It symbolizes family reunion and harmony.
The summer solstice is an important solar term and an important family gathering time. On the day of the summer solstice, people will go home and spend a wonderful time with their families and enjoy some cool food to celebrate the festival and pray for family harmony, happiness and peace.
Summer solstice taboo
1, no shaving and haircut
According to the record of Qing Jia Lu, "the summer solstice is the turning point, and the first, second and last hours of the sun are called' three times', so people are cautious about their daily lives, forbidding curses and shaving their heads, which is taboo." The custom of forbidding to shave one's head on the summer solstice comes from the Qing Dynasty. It is said that not only should one live on time, but also people's wealth will be affected if one has a haircut on this day.
2, avoid sitting on the threshold
In Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other places, sitting on the threshold on the summer solstice, people believe that sitting on the threshold will cause summer fever, and the temperature on the summer solstice is relatively high, so it is best to sit in a cool place.
3. Avoid thunderstorms
The agricultural proverb says, "There is thunder in the summer solstice and drought in June; The summer solstice is rainy and hot. " For farmers, the thunderstorm weather on the summer solstice is the most feared, because whether it is drought or hot weather, it will affect the harvest of crops. Therefore, in ancient times, people were afraid of thunder and rain on the summer solstice.
The above contents should be combined with the actual situation for reference only.