The Beginning of Spring is one of the traditional Chinese solar terms, which marks the beginning of spring. On the day of the Beginning of Spring, people have many customs and activities to celebrate and welcome the new season.
1. Post New Year pictures and door gods: On the day of the Beginning of Spring, people will post New Year pictures and door gods on their doorsteps or inside their houses. New Year pictures and door gods are believed to ward off evil spirits and protect families' peace and happiness. The picture below is a traditional New Year picture, depicting a harmonious and warm family scene.
2. Farmland sacrifices: People in rural areas will perform farmland sacrifices on the beginning of spring to pray for a bumper harvest and smooth growth of crops. They would burn incense, make sacrifices, and pray to the land gods to protect their farmland. The picture below is a scene of farmland sacrifices. People hold sacrifices and incense candles to pray to the land god.
3. Eating spring pancakes: On the day of the Beginning of Spring, some places have the custom of eating spring pancakes. Spring pancakes are thin pancakes made from flour and filled with various fillings such as vegetables, meat, etc. Eating spring pancakes is believed to dispel the cold and make the body feel warm. The picture below is a spring cake that is delicious in color and flavor.
4. Sweep dust and remove old things: The beginning of spring is also a good time for people to do a general cleaning. People will dust off their homes and remove old and unused items to welcome the new year. The picture below is a family scene undergoing general cleaning.
5. Host a banquet: On the day of the Beginning of Spring, some people will hold a banquet to entertain relatives and friends. This is an opportunity to get together and spend quality time. The picture below shows a sumptuous banquet, with people sitting together, enjoying food and laughter.
The above is an introduction to the customs of the Beginning of Spring. The beginning of spring is a festival full of joy and blessings. People celebrate the beginning of the new year through various activities. Whether it is putting up New Year pictures, offering sacrifices to farmland, or eating spring pancakes and hosting banquets, it is all to welcome the new season and new hopes.