[Explanation] On August 7th, we ushered in the beginning of autumn in the twenty-four solar terms. The "standing" of the beginning of autumn means the beginning, and "autumn" is composed of grass and fire, which means the maturity of the grain.
However, the beginning of autumn did not bring "coolness", and many parts of the country are still in the heat.
Why does the beginning of autumn not mean the beginning of autumn?
Experts said that the beginning of autumn means that the precipitation and humidity of this season are at a turning point, but there is still some time before the meteorological autumn.
[Concurrent] Tang Zhiqiang, Secretary General of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Protection and Inheritance Alliance
The beginning of autumn is actually still very hot at this time. For most parts of our country, the weather is still very hot at this time, and there is still a period of time before autumn in the meteorological sense.
This is divided according to the seasons in the modern climate sense, and it is divided by temperature. Autumn can only be counted when the average temperature of sliding for 5 consecutive days is lower than 22 degrees.
Then according to this standard, most parts of the country during the beginning of autumn are higher than 22 degrees, so the beginning of autumn does not mean that the real autumn is coming, and it can only enter autumn after a period of time.
[Explanation] Since ancient times, the folks have been circulating the custom of "sticking autumn fat" in the beginning of autumn.
In addition, in ancient times, the beginning of autumn was actually a solar term for blessing.
On this day, people wear autumn leaves to pray for safety.
[Concurrent] Tang Zhiqiang, Secretary General of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Protection and Inheritance Alliance
People will wear autumn leaves on the day of the beginning of autumn. Put the autumn leaves on the temples and then wear them on the chest, and then you can maintain a peaceful autumn.
This has also experienced the spread of Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.
Then the beginning of the autumn call is to make a weight appointment, because we say that the beginning of the summer will be called the man, and then the beginning of the autumn will be called the man. Once these two are reduced, we will know whether I have lost or (increased) in weight after this bitter summer.
At this time, if you feel that the child has lost weight significantly, and the weight has decreased significantly, then it is "posted on autumn fat".
In some areas, there is still the beginning of autumn in the evening, you can go to the fields to touch all kinds of melons and fruits, commonly known as "touching autumn", the melons that people have worked so hard to grow are touched, and he will not be angry on this day. , and will be seen as a happy event.
Going to touch melons in the evening of the beginning of autumn is not stealing, but it belongs to everyone to share and share, and it belongs to the custom of his master who is willing and will take pleasure in it.
[Explanation] After the beginning of autumn, the temperature difference between day and night becomes larger, so it is also important to maintain health.
Experts suggest that during the beginning of autumn, you can eat more foods that strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, and eat less spicy food.
[Concurrent] Tang Zhiqiang, Secretary General of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Protection and Inheritance Alliance
After the beginning of autumn, the mats laid on the bed can be taken down, the cool breeze at night, and the temperature difference between day and night has become larger.
Therefore, it is not recommended to use the mat at this time, and it is easy to hurt the spleen and stomach.
It is recommended to eat more millet, barley, barley, black beans, cowpeas, lentils, amomum, etc. that can strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, and try to eat less of these spicy foods.
Wang Shibo and Xie Longfei report from Beijing
Responsible editor: [He Sanli]