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The “24 solar terms” originated and was firstly used in China. It was created thousands years ago on the basis of practical needs of agriculture.
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The 24 Solar Terms
The “24 solar terms” originated and was firstly used in China. It was created thousands years ago on the basis of practical needs of agriculture. It's determined by the changes of the sun’s position in the zodiac throughout the year, with two segments each month. Anci
ent Chinese people used it to guide agriculture production, special climate signs such as floods and drought, cultural ceremonies, family gatherings and even healthy living tips. Nowadays the “24 solar terms” is still being used by farmers and followed in many other parts of the world apart from China.

Spring Begins, The Rains, Insects Awaken, Vernal Equinox, Clear and Bright, Grain Rain are all in spring.glamour
Summer Begins, Grain Buds, Grain in Ear, Summer Solstice, Slight Heat, Great Heat, are all in summer.
Autumn Begins, Stopping the Heat, White Dews, Autumn Equinox, Cold Dews, Hoar-Frost Falls are all in autumn.
Winter Begins, Light Snow, Heavy Snow, Winter Solstice, Slight Cold, Great Cold are all in winter.

Springs Begins, Summer Begins, Autumn Begins and Winter Begins show the beginning
of the four seasons. Vernal Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumn Equinox and Winter Solstice indicate the turning points of the changes in the luminosity of the sun.
 
Spring Begins
Spring Begins
Introduction
“Spring Begins” is the first solar term in the 24 solar terms. In China, it represents thebeginning of the spring season. It usually happens between February 2 and February 5when the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 315 degrees. If you look at the stars on this day, you might see the bucket arm of the Big Dipper pointing to thenorth-east direction at exactly the 45 degree angle, which is also called “Gen”, adirection in the Chinese Eight Diagrams. When “Spring Begins” arrives, days get longerand sunlight gets warmer. Temperature, the length of sunlight and the amount ofrainfall are all at the turning points of the year. An old Chinese saying goes like this, “Spring begins and rain arrives. Get up early and sleep late.” It is to remind the farmersthat the annual agriculture is about to begin.
Traditional Customs
There were many activities and customs to celebrate this day in old times and for someof them, people may even see the traces today. According to the historical articles fromthe ancient times, almost all the dynasties throughout China’s ancient historycelebrated this d
ay by holding big ceremonies and fiesta. It has become a festivalrather than just a solar term. People usually welcome season by playing traditionalactivities such as “Spring Baby”, “Spring Whip” and “Spring Cow". The day is alsocalled “Biting Spring” since people eat traditional food such as “Spring Roll” and“Spring Pancake”.
Healthy Living Tips
When spring comes, the natural world is revitalizing and all things are flourishing. Sameto the crops, human bodies also start a new round of growth from this day. Peopleshould open the windows more frequently to allow the air to circulate and take morephysical exercises to enhance their immunity. It is also the best time to protect one’sliver, since according to traditional Chinese medical principles, “spring appropriateraising liver”. Taking nourishment including traditional Chinese medicine ingredientssuch as Chinese wolfberry, Turmeric Root-tuber, the root of red-rooted salvia,Corydalis tuber and food like Chinese date, fermented soya beans, spring onion, garlic,caraway and peanut are all quite good choices.
 
The Rains
The Rains
Introduction
When the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 330 degrees, the solar term of “TheRains” arrives. “The Rains” indicates that as the weather gets warmer, the amount of
rainfall increases, at the same time the form of precipitation transforms from snowfall torainfall. It usually happens on February 18 or February 19 and ends on March 4 orMarch 5. When passing the day of “The Rains”, the weather sometimes can beunpredictable for a few days. One minute, it rains and another minute, it shines. Whenthe season comes, the otter starts fishing, the wild goose flies back to north from southand grass and trees start to sprout. No matter what, rain is the most important elementin this solar term. Just like the Chinese farmers often say, “Spring rain is as precious asoil”, meaning raining is a sign that crops will soon grow faster.
Traditional Customs
In old times, married daughter should go home and visit her parents on this day.Woman who already has children should bring presents such as canned meat, chairsto home to show their filial piety. Pregnant woman should wear a pair of red trouserssewn by her mother, which was to bless her baby being delivered healthy. Young girlshould find a god father which can help her grow safely and healthily. Nowadays, thiscustom is still quite popular in some of the countryside in China.
Healthy Living Tips
As the rainfall increases, dampness invades the spleen. It’s very important to protectthe spleen during this period by eating foods that would help to dispel wind andeliminate dampness inside one’s body. Honey, dates, Chinese yam, tremella are allvery good nourishment. On the other hand, raining often causes anxiety and peoplewith high blood pressure, heart attack and asthma need to pay special attention to theirhealth conditions.
 

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