During the cold dew season, the weather is getting colder, the temperature drops, and the temperature difference between morning and evening becomes larger. People need to pay attention to keep warm. At the same time, cold dew is also the autumn harvest season, crops are gradually maturing, and people are busy harvesting grain, fruits and vegetables to prepare for winter.
In ancient times, cold dew was an important solar term. People will worship their ancestors, pray for a bumper harvest and pray for peace in this solar term. At the same time, people will pray for good luck through some customs. For example, some places will fly kites, put lanterns, play swings and other activities in the cold and dew solar terms, in order to achieve good weather, peace and good luck. The arrival of cold dew indicates that autumn has entered the later stage. At this time, people need to harvest food, fruits and vegetables to prepare for winter.
Cultural customs of cold dew solar terms;
1, ancestor worship
In the cold dew solar terms, ancestor worship activities will be held in many places. People offer food and flowers to their ancestors, praying for their ancestors to bless the family's peace, happiness and prosperity. This is an important ceremony to inherit the national culture and family tradition, and it is also an expression of gratitude and respect for the ancestors.
2. Transplanting Festival
Transplanting festival is a traditional farming activity, which is usually carried out before and after the cold dew solar term. In this festival, people will plant rice seedlings in farmland to pray for a bumper harvest in the coming year. Transplanting Festival is an important part of ancient farming culture in China, and it also expresses people's gratitude to land and nature.
3. Watch chrysanthemums
Cold dew solar terms are also the season when chrysanthemums are in bloom. During this period, people can enjoy chrysanthemums of various colors and shapes in parks or natural scenic spots. Chrysanthemum is one of the most important flowers in China traditional culture, and it is known as "the flower of autumn", which symbolizes faithfulness and noble character. Watching chrysanthemums can not only appreciate beautiful flowers, but also appreciate the pastoral scenery and cultural heritage in autumn.