The three signs of summer are the first sign of the mole cricket, the second sign of the earthworm, and the third sign of the king's gourd.

The three signs of summer mean that in this season, you can first hear mole crickets chirping in the fields (or frogs, according to one theory), then you can see earthworms digging in the earth, and then the vines of the king's gourd begin to climb and grow rapidly.

At this time of year, the frogs are clamoring for summer, the earthworms are busy helping farmers loosen the soil, and the wild vegetables in the countryside are all competing with each other to come out of the ground and grow day by day.

Customs of summer

1, eat eggs?

In folklore, there is "eat eggs in the summer, stone tread rotten" saying, meaning that eating eggs in the summer, people will be strong enough. Children hanging around their necks with silk thread braided into the egg set, filled with boiled eggs, duck eggs, some also painted patterns on the eggs, and each other to test hard, known as the crash eggs.

2, weighing people?

Lixia after eating lunch, the custom of weighing people. People hang up a large wooden scale, scale hook hanging a stool, we take turns to sit on the stool above the scale. The scale man side of the scale, one side speaking auspicious words.

3. Congee?

According to local historical records, China's ancient annual "summer" festival, the folk formed a congee, hanging eggs and other customs. Folk legend has it that drinking congee on the day of summer can ensure a year of peace and security, no disease, although only legend, but this custom sends people to the desire for a better life.

The above content reference? Baidu Encyclopedia - Summer