Will you eat spring cakes in the beginning of spring?

Mondo Culture Updated on 2024-02-03

Tomorrow is the day of the beginning of spring, marking the beginning of spring. With the arrival of the beginning of spring, nature will gradually get rid of the shackles of the severe cold, everything will recover, and spring will bloom. It is often said that "after the great cold is the beginning of spring", which is exactly the prelude to the beginning of spring and the starting point of the growth of all things.

In our traditional culture, the beginning of spring is a very important solar term, symbolizing new beginnings and hope. It is believed that the arrival of the beginning of spring will bring good luck and happiness. Therefore, on the day of the beginning of spring, various celebrations are held to pray for a safe and prosperous new year.

In addition to the celebrations, the beginning of spring is also of great significance for agricultural production. As the temperature rises, the microorganisms in the soil become active, and the crops in the field begin to enter the peak growing season. Farmers will seize this opportunity to strengthen field management and lay a solid foundation for a bumper harvest.

In addition, the beginning of spring is also closely related to people's health. As the temperature rises, bacteria and viruses also start to become active, and people need to take care to prevent illnesses such as colds and flu. At the same time, people can also enhance their physical fitness and welcome the new spring through proper exercise and diet.

Of course, Lichun has to eat spring cakes, which are pancakes made of flour, while the cakes used to eat roast duck are generally made of clear noodles (wheat starch), which is different. We eat spring cakes wrapped in shredded radishes and eaten with other spicy vegetables. Eating spring cakes is one of the Chinese folk food customs of Lichun. In some regions (Northeast China, North China and other regions) there is a custom of eating spring cakes in Lichun, which are thin cakes made of flour and generally eaten with cabbage. In the earliest days, spring cakes and vegetables were placed on a plate, which was called "spring plate". People prepare side dishes or various stir-fried dishes, and when eating spring cakes, they are randomly sandwiched into the cakes. Eating spring cakes in the beginning of spring has the meaning of welcoming spring and praying for a good harvest.

And now people don't just eat spring cakes at the beginning of spring, and spring cakes are not only rolled with vegetables such as stir-fried vegetables, but also add some of their favorite stir-fried vegetables, braised pork and various flavors of sauces, which are rich in taste and comprehensive in nutrition. Come and show which dishes you like to roll when you eat spring cakes.

Beginning of spring

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