Introduction: The Great Cold is the last solar term of winter, and the beginning of spring is the beginning of a new cycle. In the 2024 Beginning of the Spring Festival, there are some special features, let's find out together! Knowing what makes the beginning of spring 2024 special will not only increase our knowledge, but also prepare us in advance.
The beginning of spring is the first of the 24 solar terms and is also regarded as the first of the year. In traditional Chinese culture, the beginning of spring not only represents the beginning of a new year, but also means that a warm spring is coming. According to ancient documents, the beginning of spring is determined by the Big Dipper Bucket Handle pointing to the Yin position, and the specific time is between February 4 and 6 of the Gregorian calendar. However, the beginning of spring in 2024 is different, and it is on the 25th day of the lunar month, that is, before the Spring Festival. This is quite rare, because usually, the beginning of spring falls after the Chinese New Year.
In addition to echoing the Spring Festival on the lunar calendar, the beginning of spring in 2024 has a special feature, that is, it is located on the last day of Wujiu. Wujiu is an important time node because it marks the imminent arrival of the beginning of spring on the lunar calendar, and the Spring Festival falls on the seventh day of June 9. According to folklore, the last day of the beginning of spring on May 9 is called "Spring Fight Wujiu End". There are different perceptions of this vintage for people in different regions. In the southern region, people believe that such a year will bring a good harvest, so there is a proverb that says, "In spring, every family gnaws on pork legs", suggesting a good harvest. However, in the northern region, people think that such a year is not good, and there is a proverb that "when spring hits five or nine tails, beggars run and break their legs", which is a harbinger of unfortunate years. In addition, the beginning of spring in 2024 is before the Spring Festival, so it is also called "spring neck short" among the people. This saying originates from the fact that the Spring Festival is approaching after the beginning of spring, and farmers are busy with spring plowing and spring planting, feeling that spring is very short. Such a year is also prone to inverted spring cold, which is what farmers often say, "spring neck is short, warm up early, easy to pour spring cold". Therefore, everyone should pay attention to this.
In addition to learning about the special features of the beginning of spring in 2024, we can also learn about some traditional customs of the beginning of the spring festival. Welcoming spring, beating spring cattle, biting spring and hiding spring are common customs of people. Spring greeting events are usually held the day before the beginning of spring to welcome the arrival of spring and pray for a smooth new year. The spring cow is broken with a clay cow model on the day of the beginning of spring, which means that spring has arrived, and farmers should plant grains in time to pray for a good harvest. Eating spring cakes and some seasonal wild vegetables at the beginning of spring has a long history. Hiding from spring is also a custom during the beginning of spring, and some people will choose to hide at home and not go out to avoid spring diseases and disasters. In addition to these customs, various special events such as kite flying, flower tours, etc., are held in different regions to celebrate the arrival of the beginning of spring.
Summary: The special feature of the beginning of the Spring Festival in 2024 is that it is on the last day of May 9 and is located before the Spring Festival. There are different opinions among the people about such a year, with the southern region believing it to be a good harvest year and the northern region considering it bad. In addition, there are some traditional customs of the beginning of the spring solar term, such as welcoming spring, beating spring cattle, biting spring and hiding spring. Knowing the special features and traditional customs of the beginning of spring can increase our knowledge of traditional culture and prepare for the beginning of spring in 2024.