Is there a "cold spring" on the twelfth day of the first lunar month? Folk ** and reality verification.
Introduction. An ancient agricultural proverb that has been passed down to this day, "Spring cold does not come, it is all on February 12", which shows the importance of February 12 in agriculture of the lunar calendar. The twelfth day of the second lunar month is not only an important part of folk customs and folk tales, but also a part closely related to the "inverted spring cold" that comes in spring.
With the gradual warming of the global climate, the frequent occurrence of cold spring has seriously threatened agricultural production and farmers' food security. This paper discusses the folk customs of the twelfth day of the second lunar month, some ancient proverbs handed down by the folk and their connection with the inverted spring cold, and on this basis, the forecast function of the twelfth month of December is preliminarily studied.
At ten o'clock in the first month, the rain came, and spring came.
The 11th day of the first month of the lunar calendar is also called "earth day", which means "rain". At this time, the rain is increasing, and the spring breeze in spring makes the spring land moist, and everything is in the bud. The agricultural proverb says, "Rain gives birth to a hundred grains", which shows that spring rainfall is very important for the growth of crops. At this time, it is the farmer who prepares for spring ploughing, sowing all kinds of crops and expecting a good harvest in the gentle breeze and drizzle. It is also a sign that the temperature is rising in spring and the brief chill is fading.
Expansion: With the advent of the rainy season, everything recovers, everything recovers, everything recovers. The arrival of spring brings nourishment and cleansing to the land, not only providing sufficient water for the vibrant vegetation and trees, but also washing away the dust in the city, which is refreshing. In rural areas, people use the amount of rain to determine what to do next, such as when to plant seeds, when to fertilize, and so on. According to the research of meteorological experts, after the rain solar term, the combination of cold air and cold air will lead to a series of weather processes associated with spring temperature changes.
January 11: Wedding night, warm family affection.
The eleventh day of the first lunar month is also called "son-in-law day", and all families with daughters-in-law must specially entertain their aunts to show their family's concern and enthusiasm for their aunts. This custom reflects the importance that Chinese attach to their daughters-in-law and their family life. At home, the uncle is the husband of the daughter-in-law and a member of the family, and plays a pivotal role in the family. By holding the "Son-in-law's Day", the bonds within the family and between the families are enhanced.
Expansion: On this day, the children cook a good meal for their son-in-law as a sign of respect and gratitude. They cook their own favorite meals for their sons-in-law and carefully select a few dishes with auspicious meanings in order to bring good luck to their future husbands. On this day, the aunts also have to express their respect and gratitude to their wives, and sometimes they will prepare a small gift to show their gratitude. "Son-in-law's Day" is also a good time for family reunions and reunions, exchanging their living conditions with each other and promoting relationships. This custom continues to this day, reflecting the harmony and warmth of the Chinese in family affection.
December 12: Rats on the street get married, is there any sign of spring?
The twelfth day of the twelfth month of the lunar calendar is said to be a good day for rats to get married. Traditionally, every household would place grain in the corner of the house in order to enrich the family and enjoy a good harvest. During the Chinese New Year, people often say:"Whether spring will come or not will have to wait for January 12"。In other words, the climate change on the 12th is likely to be when spring comes, will there be a cold spring?
Expansion: Some of the best methods in ancient agricultural proverbs, although not as accurate as the current meteorology, contain the observation and induction of climate in agricultural societies. It is speculated that the climate on the twelfth day of the twelfth month of the lunar calendar was summed up by the ancient ancestors. For example, "the first day of the first 12 days is fine, the cotton field is harvested", "January 12 is cloudy, and the spring cold follows", "from January 12, the cold tide is blown away", "it rains on January 12, and the spring cold is expected to arrive", etc., all refer to people judging the growth of crops through spring weather changes, as well as the possibility of spring cold.
However, due to the advancement of science and technology and the continuous improvement of the accuracy of weather forecasting, we have less and less understanding of weather forecasting. Today's meteorological science uses weather, climate models and other methods to guide agricultural production and agricultural production around the world. Although the words of the field continue, when it comes to making decisions, people rely more on modern technology and expert weather**.
Conclusion. The twelfth day of the first lunar month is a festival full of folk flavor, which carries the expectation of new life and the speculation of the changes of heaven and earth. The agricultural proverbs and proverbs of the ancient peasants played a great role in promoting agricultural production. However, due to the development of science and technology, meteorological science can now give real-time and accurate forecasts of climate, which has changed the situation of relying on colloquialisms to predict the occurrence of spring cold. Whether or not the inverted spring cold will occur is restricted by natural conditions and climatic conditions, and cannot be judged by the day of January 12 alone. Therefore, in today's era, more attention should be paid to the scientific forecasting of weather forecasts in order to make correct judgments for the development of agriculture.
However, January 12, a festival full of traditional customs, has a profound impact on the daily life and culture of the local people. Whether it is a "wife festival" or a "threshing festival", it has the meaning of "home", "home" and "home". In this process, we should attach importance to and inherit the folk traditions, through this way, let us remember the past years, let us feel the warmth of family and the collective, and look forward to the future, looking forward to the new year to be smooth, healthy and happy.