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The sting is the third solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, which generally occurs around March 5 in the solar calendar. It marks the beginning of spring, heralding the awakening of dormant insects and the gradual revival of all things on earth.
The following are some of the characteristics of the stinging solar term and related customs and activities:
1. Climatic characteristics: In the sting season, the temperature gradually rises, the days are long and the nights are short, and the sunshine gradually increases. The earth begins to rejuvenate, the snow melts, and insects awaken. The climate at this time is changeable, with a large temperature difference between morning and evening.
2. Awakening of dormant insects: Awakening of dormant insects is a sign of awakening of dormant insects. At this time, some insects begin to wake up from hibernation, such as bees, dragonflies, earthworms, etc. They begin to move, foraging for food and breeding.
3. Farming activities: In the sting season, farmers continue to carry out spring farming activities. They will plough their fields and sow crops at this time, but they will also pay attention to the cold and keep warm to prevent sudden cold waves from causing damage to the crops.
4. Food customs: There are also some special food customs during the stinging solar term. In some places, people will choose this time to eat spring bamboo shoots, believing that spring bamboo shoots have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness. At the same time, some people will also consume some vitamin-rich foods, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, to supplement the body's needs.
5. Folk activities: In the stunning solar term, various folk activities will be held in some places. For example, in some places, there are events to ward off bad luck and pray for peace and good luck. At the same time, there are also some places where entertainment activities are held, such as dragon and lion dances, kite flying, etc., to attract people** and participate.
6. Prevention and treatment of spring diseases: In the sting season, the climate is changeable, and people are susceptible to the effects of spring diseases, such as colds and allergies. Therefore, people should pay attention to keeping warm, enhancing physical fitness, avoiding excessive fatigue, eating reasonably, and preventing spring illness.
The stinging solar term marks the further deepening of spring, heralding the revival of the earth and the awakening of insects. People welcome the arrival of spring through various customs and activities, and pay attention to health and agricultural activities.