1, guiding agricultural production

Twenty-four solar terms were formulated by the ancients according to the laws of motion of the sun, the earth and the moon, which are closely related to the growth cycle of crops. Therefore, the twenty-four solar terms can guide farmers to rationally arrange agricultural production activities such as farming, fertilization and pest control, and improve yield and efficiency.

2. Guide people's daily life.

The 24 solar terms not only reflect the laws of nature, but also are closely related to people's daily life. For example, vernal equinox and autumnal equinox are equal days, while summer solstice and winter solstice are the longest and shortest days. According to the characteristics of solar terms, people can reasonably arrange life activities such as traveling, dressing and eating.

3. Promote tourism and cultural heritage.

The 24 solar terms are an important part of China traditional culture. With people's attention to traditional culture, more and more tourists choose to travel to areas with cultural characteristics in specific solar terms, which not only promotes the development of tourism, but also contributes to the inheritance and development of traditional culture.

4. Health and Health Guide

The 24 solar terms are closely related to human health. For example, beginning of spring season is a good time to nourish the liver, and we should pay attention to nourishing the heart in the long summer. People can adjust their living habits such as diet and exercise according to the characteristics of solar terms to keep healthy.

5. Promote the development of related industries.

With people's increasing attention to the 24 solar terms, industries related to the 24 solar terms have also developed. For example, the production and sales of solar food, solar products, solar tourism and other products have been greatly improved, bringing new impetus to economic development.

The 24 Solar Terms

Twenty-four solar terms are the product of ancient farming civilization in China, and they are the knowledge system formed by ancient ancestors of China who followed the farming season and understood the changing laws of seasons, climate and phenology in a year by observing the movement of celestial bodies. Each solar term represents the change of seasons and marks the replacement of seasons. Specifically, beginning of spring, Changsha, beginning of autumn and beginning of winter mark the beginning of spring, summer, autumn and winter respectively. The vernal equinox, autumnal equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice respectively represent the seasons of equal division of day and night, autumn harvest and winter storage; Other solar terms have their own specific meanings.

Cultural tradition of the twenty-four solar terms

1, solar terms and farming

Twenty-four solar terms are an important guide to ancient farming civilization, and each solar term is closely related to agricultural production. People will arrange farming activities according to the characteristics of solar terms, such as sowing in the spring equinox and harvesting in the autumn equinox. Therefore, the 24 solar terms have also become an indispensable part of farmers' lives.

2, solar terms and folk customs

There are many folk activities and customs in the cultural tradition of the 24 solar terms. For example, the vernal equinox has customs such as flying kites and eating spring cakes; There are customs such as tomb sweeping and ancestor worship; On the solstice of winter, there is the custom of eating glutinous rice balls and jiaozi. These folk activities enrich people's lives and inherit the traditional culture of the Chinese nation.

3, solar terms and literature

Twenty-four solar terms had a far-reaching impact on ancient literary creation. Many poets and writers will create with the theme of the 24 solar terms, leaving many well-known poems and articles. These works not only depict the scenery and emotions of solar terms, but also reflect people's feelings and thoughts on life.