Hibernation is the third of the twenty-four solar terms, usually occurs on March 5 or 6 on the Gregorian calendar, meaning "the weather is gradually warming up, the first sound of spring thunder waking up hibernating animals", is the first solar term of spring.

The main characteristics of the hibernation season are as follows:

The temperature gradually rises: hibernation is the first season of spring, the weather is gradually warming up, the temperature begins to rise, the climate changes from cold to warm, and the smell of spring gradually thickens.

Waters begin to thaw: Dawning is the time when the frozen waters of winter begin to thaw, the ice and snow on the earth gradually melt, the rain gradually increases in the spring, and plants begin to absorb water and wake up to grow.

The beginning of spring thunder: The name of the season of hibernation has the character "惊" in it, precisely because of the beginning of spring thunder. In the silence of the winter months, the sound of spring thunder awakens hibernating animals and heralds the arrival of spring.

Birds begin to migrate: The hibernation season is the time when birds begin to migrate, and many migratory birds begin to leave their habitats in the south and migrate to the north or to the central plains. Migratory birds are the face of spring, and their appearance heralds the arrival of spring.

Folk activities are colorful: the hibernation holiday is a traditional festival, and many places hold a variety of celebrations, such as playing spring bulls, sacrificing to the Dragon God, dragon boat races, lion dances, etc. People celebrate the spring, praying for a good harvest and good luck in the New Year.

In summary, the Dormant season is the first festival of spring, marking the gradual warming of the temperature, the beginning of the thawing of the waters, the spring thunder, the beginning of the migration of birds, and the rich and colorful folk activities.