Vernal Equinox | All things grow, quietly awaiting the spring light

2024年05月23日 16:51

On March 20, 2022, at 23:33:15, the Gregorian calendar, it was the 18th day of the second month in the lunar year of Renyin (2022), the Vernal Equinox. "The first sign is the arrival of the black bird, the second is the sound of thunder, the third is the first lightning." During the Vernal Equinox, nature becomes more vivid and colorful. On this day, we share equal lengths of day and night.

Vernal Equinox | All things grow, quietly awaiting the spring light

Vernal Equinox Today | All Things Grow

March 20, 2022, 23:33:15, according to the Gregorian calendar; the 18th day of the second month in the lunar calendar of the Renyin year. The Vernal Equinox arrives. "First sign: the arrival of the black birds; second sign: thunder begins to sound; third sign: the first lightning." During the Vernal Equinox, nature becomes more vibrant and full of sound.

On this day, we share equal lengths of day and night.

The "Collected Explanations of the Seventy-two Hours of the Lunar Calendar" records: "In the middle of the second month, 'fen' means half. This is half of the ninety days, hence the name 'fen'." By this day, spring is divided in half, and day and night are nearly equal across the globe, hence the name "Vernal Equinox".

At this time, across the vast land, willows are green, birds are singing, grass is growing, wheat is tillering, rapeseed flowers are fragrant, and peach blossoms, plum blossoms, and jasmine are in full bloom.

Today's Recommendation: Crispy Vegetables

1. Improve Immunity: Vegetables are rich in vitamins, which are important components of many enzymes and coenzymes in the body. When enzymes function well, they can promote metabolism, remove excess waste from the body, and thus improve immunity.

2. Prevent and Treat Constipation: Vegetables are rich in soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, which can mechanically stimulate intestinal motility and water absorption and expansion, promoting bowel movements. Therefore, fruits have the effect of preventing and treating constipation.

3. Stimulate Appetite: Vegetables contain a relatively large amount of organic acids, which can promote the secretion of digestive juices, thereby significantly improving digestive function and stimulating appetite.

Tomb-sweeping Day

Qingdao Municipal Federation of Trade Unions'慰问活动(慰问活动 means condolence activity) to celebrate the harvest and welcome the grand event