Summer is in autumn.

Summer is the 14th solar term among the 24 solar terms and the second solar term in autumn. Although summer heat means "summer heat", which means that summer is over, it is actually not in summer, but in autumn. This is because the solar terms in China are not only related to the seasons, but also related to the position of the sun. Summer is around August 23rd every year, when the sun reaches 15 degrees of the Yellow Meridian. Although it is autumn, the position of the sun is still between the Tropic of Cancer and the equator, so summer is still a hot solar term.

Customs of summering in the summer:

1. Sunbathing in the autumn sun: After summering in the summer, the weather begins to get cooler and the temperature is suitable. People like to take advantage of this time to bask in the sun to promote their health.

2. Eating Gourd Sugar: In southern China, people will eat a traditional food called Gourd Sugar in summer, which means that they hope their life will be as sweet as this sweet candy.

3. Take a bath and play in the water: As the temperature drops gradually, after the summer heat, people will habitually take a bath or go to the water to relax.

4. Planting autumn crops: In rural areas, many farmers will start planting autumn crops, such as wheat and corn, after the summer heat to prepare for a bumper harvest.

5. Zongzi Festival: In Jiangsu and Zhejiang, there is a traditional folk activity called "Zongzi Festival" after the summer vacation. People will make Zongzi with various flavors and have a family reunion to taste delicious food.

things you can do in the summer

1. Exercise: As the weather is no longer so hot, it is a good time to do outdoor exercise in the summer. You can choose morning running, walking, cycling and other activities to enjoy the cool morning or evening temperature.

2. Outing: The weather is pleasant in summer, so you can plan an outing or hiking. You can choose to go to natural scenic spots, parks or mountains to enjoy the beauty of nature and feel the breath of autumn.

3. Autumn food experience: After the summer, many delicious autumn ingredients began to appear. You can try to make or taste some autumn specialties, such as candied haws, persimmons, grapes, apples and so on. Enjoy the happiness brought by delicious food.