Introduction of Xiao Man in the Twenty-four Solar Terms

1, Xiaoman, the eighth of the 24 solar terms, and the second solar term in summer. Every year from May 20th to 22nd, when the sun reaches 60 degrees, it is in full bloom. After Xiaoman eats enough, the weather will gradually turn from warm to hot, and the precipitation will gradually increase. There is a saying in the folk proverb that "the villain is full of rivers". Xiaoman marks the appearance of summer. At this point, it is too small to be full: summer crops such as wheat are full but immature, so it is called Xiao Man.

2. For the northern region, Xiaoman is often the longest sunshine time among the 24 solar terms. "More sunshine will make it bright" and the air is dry, so the temperature in some places in the north can easily exceed that in the south. Xiaoman has three grades, first-class bitter vegetable show, second-class weeds withered, third-class wheat autumn. In the harvest season, early spring crops are about to be harvested, mid-season rice is sown in an all-round way, and farming is busy, and harvest is grabbed in sunny days and sowing is grabbed in rainy days.

3. Sacrificing the car god is an ancient Manchu custom in some rural areas. Xiaoman solar terms are formed according to the characteristics of agricultural society. There used to be a folk custom of eating wild vegetables and bitter vegetables. Sometimes some wheat cakes and wheat cakes are steamed with white flour to remind people to eat more staple food in summer. In Guanzhong area, every year when the wheat is about to mature, the married daughter will go to her parents' house to meet the preparations for the summer harvest. This custom is called "looking at the yellow top of wheat", and it is also interesting to bring gifts such as apricots.

After Xiaoman, the average temperature in most parts of the country is higher than 22℃, and there is more rain. Pay attention to dampness, drink plenty of water and eat more fruits and vegetables.