In traditional Chinese folklore, every day is given a special meaning and expectation. On the ninth day of the first lunar month, a day full of mystery, it is said to be the birthday of the Jade Emperor. On this day, the common people hold various ceremonies to pray for good weather and good harvests in the coming year. Among them, there is a widely spread saying, that is, "on the ninth day of the first lunar month, I am most afraid of rain".
Why is this so? In fact, this is closely related to the ancient farming culture. In those agriculture-oriented era, rain was an indispensable factor in agricultural production. The ninth day of the first lunar month is the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, and it is also the time when the pace of spring is gradually approaching. If it rains at this time, people will worry that too much rain will cause the land to freeze in spring, affecting the growth of crops.
From a scientific point of view, it is indeed possible that the rain on the ninth day of the lunar month may cause a series of natural disasters. Excessive rain can lead to excessive soil moisture, which in turn can affect the normal growth of crops. At the same time, if there is too much rain, it may also cause waterlogging, which will bring a lot of losses to agricultural production.
However, there is another way of saying it. Some people believe that the rain on the ninth day of the first lunar month is actually a blessing from heaven to the earth, implying a good harvest in the coming year. The rain moistens the land and provides sufficient moisture for the crops to grow, allowing the crops in the fields to thrive, ultimately leading to a good harvest.
Of course, no matter which way you put it, it is people's awe of nature and their expectation of a better life. In the modern world, although we are no longer completely dependent on farming, the concern and reverence for rain has not changed.
Today, the ninth day of the first lunar month, is it raining in your place? Whether it rains or not, let us welcome the new year together with the expectation of a better life, and look forward to a good day with good weather and abundant harvests.