The beginning of spring falls between February 3rd and 5th in the Gregorian calendar every year. It is the first solar term of the year.

The beginning of spring is also called "the beginning of the year", "the beginning of the Spring Festival", and the "first month festival". The beginning of spring means the beginning, and spring means spring. The "Collection of the Seventy-Two Hours of the Moon Order" explains: "The beginning of spring is the first lunar month; Li means the beginning of construction; the energy of the five elements continues here as it passes; and the energy of spring wood begins to arrive, so it is called establishment."

The earth's orbit around the sun was named the "ecliptic" by the ancients. Dividing the ecliptic into 24 equal parts, 15° apart, formed 24 solar terms. The beginning of spring is the beginning of reincarnation.

The cold winter has passed, the yin recedes and the sun rises, the days begin to lengthen, the ice and snow melt, the temperature rises, and all things grow. There is a popular proverb among the people: "The first time the east wind thaws, the second time the stinging insects begin to stir, and the third time the fish are carrying the ice." That is to say, after the beginning of spring, the ice and snow melt first, the sleeping insects wake up, and the fish in the water become active. It's time, spring has really come.

The ancient poem "The Beginning of Spring" says: "The east wind brings rain and chases the west wind, and the sun and warmth are generated on the earth. All things are fresh and the mountains and rivers are awakening, and farmers are planning to farm again at the beginning of the year." This describes the weather warming up at the beginning of spring, and farmers Start spring planting. The beginning of spring is a big day for farming. In the past, the ancients would perform sacrifices and pray in person on this day.