The origin and significance of the beginning of spring.
The beginning of spring is the first of the 24 solar terms in China, marking the official beginning of spring. According to the lunar calendar, the beginning of spring usually occurs on February 3 or 4 every year. The term "Lichun" first appeared in the "Zhou Li", mentioning the four solar terms of "Lichun, Lixia, Liqiu, and Lidong". In ancient times, the beginning of spring was an important solar term for farmers, marking the beginning of crop growth and the beginning of a new year's farming life. Today, the beginning of spring is still regarded as a blessing and anticipation for the new year, symbolizing the vitality of all things, the revival of all things, and the beginning of the new year.
The customs and celebration of the beginning of spring.
The beginning of spring is an important solar term in traditional Chinese festivals, and people have many customs to celebrate on this day. On the day of the beginning of spring, people will worship their ancestors to show respect for their ancestors. In some areas in the south, a variety of activities such as "sweeping tombs and worshipping ancestors" are also held. In addition, people also eat some foods that represent good luck and happiness, such as eating dumplings and spring cakes, etc., in anticipation of good luck in the new year. In addition, there are traditional performances such as dragon and lion dances in some places, which have strong local characteristics. In general, on the day of the beginning of spring, people will celebrate the arrival of the new year in various ways and welcome the arrival of spring.
The cultural connotation and modern significance of Lichun.
In traditional Chinese culture, Lichun is endowed with rich cultural connotations. Lichun is not only the name of a solar term, but also a love for life and a yearning for spring. The beginning of spring means a new beginning, a new hope, and people abandon everything old to welcome the new year. In modern society, the significance of the beginning of spring also extends more to health, environmental protection and other aspects. Many people will carry out various health and wellness activities on the day of the beginning of spring, such as mountaineering and hiking, to maintain their health. At the same time, more people have begun to pay attention to environmental protection and advocate low-carbon life, all of which are related to the arrival of the beginning of spring. Therefore, the beginning of spring is not only a traditional solar term, but also a manifestation of cultural inheritance and values, which has important modern significance.
In general, as the first solar term in traditional Chinese solar terms, Lichun not only has agricultural and phenological significance, but also carries rich cultural connotations and modern significance. On this day, people will not only actively carry out various celebrations, but also feel the arrival of spring in a more profound way, look forward to the beauty of the new year, and pray for the well-being of all things in the world. The beginning of spring is not only a season, but also a spirit, an attitude to life.