The first lunar month, also known as Meng Chun, symbolizes the beginning of a new year and is filled with endless hopes and anticipation. It is a poetic name that represents the revival of life and the germ of hope. Then, February is affectionately known as the Flower Dynasty, reflecting the love and reverence for spring and flowers. In March, everything recovers, the plants and trees flourish, and the song of the yellow warbler spreads all over the world, forming a picturesque and beautiful picture. Therefore, March is also called the time of the warbler.
The locust tree, as a symbol of auspiciousness, has given April the nickname of the acacia order. And May, known as midsummer, marks the beginning of the summer season and the harvest season. Subsequently, June was praised as the Lotus Moon because the lotus flowers bloomed proudly in the hot summer.
The overture of autumn is played gently in July, and Mengqiu, as the beginning of autumn, symbolizes the new beginning of the cycle of seasons. In August, the osmanthus flowers are in full bloom, the trees are full of gold, and the laurel moon is called, which brings tranquility and beautiful enjoyment to people. September, the name of the frost order, heralds the gradual end of autumn and the quiet approach of winter.
Meng Dong, the word first appeared in the Book of Rites and the Lunar Order, referring to October. At this time, the sun in the Northern Hemisphere gradually moves south, the days become shorter, the temperature gradually drops, and the earth begins to enter a cold winter. The eleventh lunar month is known as the "Dragon Diving Moon" because the Eastern Canglong Qishu descends from the eastern night sky to the west at this time, and finally disappears below the northern horizon.
The wax moon is the month of sacrifice to ancestors and gods, and was called "hunting sacrifice" in ancient times. After Qin Shi Huang unified China, the December of the year-end and New Year holidays was officially named "Wax Moon".
This is the unique name of the 12 months of the lunar calendar, and each name contains a rich cultural connotation, showing people's awe and praise for nature.