Stinging, the analysis of the custom of "hiding in bed". Do three things and avoid four things
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, it is the "stunning solar term", and tomorrow is the twenty-fifth day of the first month of the lunar calendar. At this time, it is the beginning of "mid-spring", therefore, people according to the time, place, and reason, formulate the twenty-four solar terms, which is one of them.
"Sting" is an observation and understanding of the natural world in ancient times, people in the first thunderbolt of spring, all animals are awakened from dormancy, so named "sting".
However, these insects are not awakened by thunder, but by the arrival of spring, the rise in temperature, which wakes them up from their slumber. The reason why it is called insect chirping is precisely to highlight the characteristics of the season of "stinging".
The 2022 "Sting" is particularly special, it comes earlier than ever. Normally, February of the lunar calendar is a sting, but this year's "early sting" is set in January, which is why there will be February next year.
Also known as "filling the warehouse", this is a popular traditional holiday in the north, and legend has it that it is used to pay tribute to an official named Chen Jing.
As the former agricultural envoy of the Northern Song Dynasty, Chen Jing made proper arrangements and management for agricultural production and grain storage in the Song Dynasty, and alleviated the famine and famine at that time. Later, the people set January 25 of the lunar calendar as the "warehouse filling day" to show respect for Chen Jing.
1. Do three things well.
1.Eat three types of food.
"Eating pears at the spring equinox" is a popular custom, because it is synonymous with "leave", meaning to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new, which is conducive to the growth of crops. In addition, eating more pears is very good for the body, it can be with the liver, help the spleen and stomach, and strengthen the body.
In some parts of northwest China, in addition to eating pears, there are also customs such as drinking mash, eating egg pancakes and mustard soup to ward off cold. This custom is observed by every household and represents peace and good luck in the coming year.
In the Tianjin Warehouse Filling Festival, crucian carp soup is a very distinctive custom, there is a saying that "the warehouse is filled on the twenty-fifth day of the year, and the dry rice is accompanied by fish soup". On this day, every household has to make a carp soup, which means that year after year, the five grains are abundant.
2.Exterminate pests.
The sting season is coming, and everyone is busy preventing insects. At this time, the insect wakes up from its dormancy and begins to move, so it is important to take a set of precautions to ensure the safety of crops and the home environment. Influenced by regional culture, insect mosquito repellent methods have also been rich and diverse.
One of the most common methods is to use incense and wormwood to repel insects. Every household will put a cigarette in the four corners of the room to ward off all kinds of snakes, insects, mosquitoes, rats and so on. This is a good way to control pests and keep the air in the room fresh and comfortable.
Another common method is to use quicklime to repel insects in the countryside. To put it bluntly, it is to sprinkle white ash outside the threshold, in the yard. These measures are a good way to prevent insects and ants from crawling into the house, so that the house is no longer infested by pests.
In the countryside of Shandong, a more interesting method is used to repel insects. They lit a fire in the yard and baked a piece of pancake, believing that smoke and fire would drive away the worms. In this way, it can not only cook delicious things, but also play the role of insect repellent, which fully reflects people's wisdom and creativity.
3.Lie under the covers.
The fifteenth day of the lunar calendar is "stunning", and this festival also has a very interesting custom called "hiding in bed", which is a novel name that actually refers to people who do not sleep lazily in the bed. Now is the time of the spring equinox, the body's yang energy will increase, while the qi and blood will decrease, and it needs to rise with the rise of yang energy.
When you wake up in the morning, you will be full of energy, on the contrary, if you sleep for a long time, the yin energy in the body will be suppressed, and the person will become weaker and more prone to "spring sleepiness".
When is the fastest?According to the date of the "sting", it will probably not be up until 8:22 a.m. Beijing time on March 5.
In addition to this, there are some taboos to be aware of on this day of stinging. Absolutely no food, in this holiday season, food will only bring disaster to yourself. Especially in the previous farming era, food was life, so during the holidays, we should cherish food.
In addition, in the spring, although it is warm now, you should also wear more clothes and do not take off your clothes too early to avoid catching a cold. According to the phrase "spring covers autumn frost", clothing should be increased or decreased in time.
With the arrival of the sting, the climate gradually warmed, and everything in heaven and earth began to recover. However, such a climate is also a huge test for our body. Therefore, everyone should pay attention not to overexert yourself, otherwise it will affect your body.
Whether you are engaged in labor or mental work, you must pay attention to rest, don't always think about going to work, and arrange your work time well, so that you can get enough sleep and rest.
As the old saying goes: "If you don't hear the thunder, the autumn harvest will not be successful." That is to say, if there is no thunder on the day of the sting, this year's harvest will be ruined. It can be seen that ancient human beings were very respectful and dependent on the changes in the natural world. But today, with the intensification of human activity, this theory may not be entirely true.
In short, during the stunning solar term, people have to be ready for sowing. At this time, remember to "do 3 things and avoid 4 things", that is, do not overexert yourself and do not forget to listen to the sounds of nature. I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year!