The 24 Chinese Solar Terms---Small Heat Stroke
The 24 Chinese Solar Terms---Small Heat Stroke
Origin of Xiaosummer
Astronomy and Climate Definitions
Xiaosummer is the eleventh of the twenty-four solar terms, the fifth solar term in summer, marking the official start of the seasonal (summer) season.
It occurs every year between 6 and 8 July on the Gregorian calendar, when the sun reaches 105° of the yellow meridian, and in 2025, Xiao Xiaoshu will be celebrated on 7 July at 4:05 pm.
Characteristics of the season
The first warm wind arrives: the cool wind disappears from the ground and there is a heat wave in the wind;
The second cricket resides in the house: crickets hide in the corner of the courtyard to avoid the summer heat;
The third eagle begins to be a bird of prey: eagles fly to high altitude due to the high temperature on the ground.
Main traditional practices
Three treasures of summer
eel: eel is considered the most nourishing at this time, there is a ‘summer eel race ginseng’ said, can be complementary to the gas;
honey lotus root: lotus root heat nourishing the blood, plus honey to help sleep
mung bean sprouts: vegetarian fried to clear the heat and detoxification, suitable for the summer days.
Noodles and Sheep
In the north, ‘dumplings and noodles in the first two days of the year’ are popular, and eating noodles is an appetising way to relieve cravings.
In Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, ‘eating sheep’ is a practice of drinking sheep soup to control heat and sweat away dampness.
Eating New Rice for Ancestors
When the new rice is ripe, the new rice is ground and made into pasta, which is first offered to ancestors and then shared with friends and relatives to pray for a good harvest.
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