The Lixia solar term has been established in the late Warring States Period. It heralds the change of seasons and is the beginning of summer when the four seasons were divided according to the lunar calendar in ancient times.

The arrival of the Beginning of Summer solar term means that summer will begin. At this time, the temperature will rise significantly and the heat will fall. At the same time, crops will also grow vigorously, so summer is a growing season.

Our country has attached great importance to the Beginning of Summer solar term since ancient times. According to records, during the Zhou Dynasty, on the day of Beginning of Summer, the ancient emperors would lead hundreds of civil and military officials to the southern suburbs of the capital to welcome the summer and hold a summer welcoming ceremony. Both monarchs and ministers wear vermilion formal attires and vermilion jade pendants. Even the horses and carriage flags must be vermilion to express their aspirations for a good harvest and good wishes.

Summary:

The Beginning of Summer solar term has been established in the late Warring States Period. It heralds the change of seasons and is the beginning of summer when the four seasons were divided according to the lunar calendar in ancient times.

The arrival of the Beginning of Summer solar term means that summer will begin. At this time, the temperature will rise significantly and the heat will fall. At the same time, crops will also grow vigorously, so summer is a growing season.