Noodles are eaten in both north and south during the summer solstice.

Since ancient times, there has been a saying in some places in China of "winter solstice dumplings and summer solstice noodles". Eating noodles during the summer solstice is an important custom in many areas.

Since the new wheat has appeared in the summer solstice, eating noodles in the summer solstice also means trying something new.

In addition to noodles, there are also wheat porridge, wontons, summer solstice soup, summer solstice eggs, etc.

1. Summer Solstice Noodles In the Beijing area, many people eat lettuce and cold noodles every year when the summer solstice arrives.

Folks believe that eating these foods can help reduce fire and stimulate appetite, but it will not harm your health because of being too cold.

It is also popular in Shandong to eat Summer Solstice noodles, but they are usually eaten "over the water". The cooked noodles are soaked in cold water before eating, which is cool and delicious.

2. Wheat porridge. People in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province are accustomed to eating wheat porridge on the summer solstice.

Since Wuxi is located in the south and is relatively humid, people's appetite will decrease during the summer solstice. Locals believe that wheat porridge can strengthen the spleen and stomach, which can effectively relieve the loss of appetite during the "bitter summer". According to traditional Chinese medicine, it can also remove dampness and diuresis.

3. Wonton In addition to wheat porridge, many Wuxi people also eat wonton on the summer solstice.

There is also a local folk proverb that says: "Summer Solstice wontons and Winter Solstice reunion, Ankang people reunite in all seasons." 4. Summer Solstice Soup "Summer Solstice Soup" refers to soup balls made of glutinous rice flour mixed with sage grass.

There is a folk proverb in Changsha, Hunan, "If you eat the summer solstice soup, the stones will turn into pits", which means that people will become stronger after eating the "summer solstice soup".

5. Summer Solstice Eggs In Hengyang, Chenzhou, Yongzhou and Xiangxi areas of Hunan, summer solstice eggs are eaten during the summer solstice.

That is, on the day of the summer solstice, whole eggs are boiled, peeled and cooked with red dates and eaten in soup. Folks believe that eating eggs during the summer solstice can strengthen the body and stomach and make walking stronger.

In the Shonan area, people will boil eggs on the morning of the summer solstice, dye the egg skin red with red dye, put it in a mesh bag and tie it on the chest of a child, and hang it until noon or afternoon before eating it directly.