1. The meaning of the Beginning of Summer Festival: Summer has officially entered. The Beginning of Summer is one of the twenty-four solar terms. The Beginning of Summer is on May 5 or 6 of the Gregorian calendar every year. The solar term Lixia has been established since the end of the Warring States Period. It heralds that the weather will soon become hotter, the rain will increase, and the crops will reach the stage of vigorous growth.

2. Traditional customs: According to legend, in ancient times, reigning emperors often held sacrificial activities on the day of Beginning of Summer to look forward to a good harvest. People will also make "Lixia Soup" from lean meat, peas and other ingredients, which means to remove moisture. The Beginning of Summer eggs in the Beginning of Summer custom can also help increase children's appetite after eating.