The vernal equinox and the autumnal equinox are two special solar terms in life. They are also two popular solar terms. Both have different customs. In these two solar terms, there will be the custom of raising eggs. Many people will play the game of raising eggs, especially children. Therefore, it is the custom of the spring equinox to erect eggs, which is also the custom of the autumn equinox.
Spring Equinox or Autumn Equinox
There is a custom of laying eggs.
1. Spring Equinox Erect Egg
The Spring Equinox Erecting Egg, also known as Spring Equinox Erecting Egg, refers to the "Erecting Egg Game" that is popular among people all over the country on the day of the Spring Equinox every year. This Chinese custom has long been spread abroad, becoming a "world game". 4000 years ago, the ancestors of the Chinese nation began to celebrate the coming of spring with this idea. The saying "When the vernal equinox comes, the eggs are pretty" has been passed down to this day.
As early as 4000 years ago, China had the tradition of laying eggs at the vernal equinox to celebrate the arrival of spring.
In ancient legends, it is easiest to stand eggs on the day of the spring equinox. Astronomers said that according to historical records, the tradition of laying eggs at the vernal equinox originated in China 4000 years ago to celebrate the arrival of spring.
2. Autumn Equinox Erecting Egg
The tradition of laying eggs on the autumnal equinox originated in China 4000 years ago to celebrate the coming of autumn. The egg laying activity embodies people's awe and respect for life and fertility.
The autumnal equinox is the balance of time, day and night. The stability of the egg standing is the best. There is also a view that the erection of eggs has nothing to do with the autumnal equinox, and eggs can be erected on any day of the year. At the same time, Chinese people also have the custom of erecting eggs on the autumnal equinox, and some places hold interesting games or competitions of "erecting eggs" on the day of the autumnal equinox.
Use raw or cooked eggs to erect eggs
The vertical egg is raw, because the cooked egg is solid, and the raw egg is liquid. The yolk slowly moves down in the viscous protein, making the center of gravity move down, which is easier to maintain balance.
Tips for standing an egg: Shake the egg before standing it to make the bubbles in the egg face up. When standing an egg, the big end of the egg faces down, so that the center of gravity of the egg is low and easy to balance. Concentrate on your fingertips, choose the fulcrum, and don't let go until you can't fall down. The vertical egg generally refers to the vertical egg at the spring equinox, also known as the separate egg in spring, which refers to the "vertical egg game" popular among the folk around the country on the spring equinox every year. This Chinese custom has long been spread abroad, becoming the "world game".
Complete Skill of Laying Eggs
1. Choose eggs
First, we must choose raw eggs. If it is a cooked egg, the difficulty will increase many times. The reason is that the white and yolk of cooked eggs are solidified, and the center of gravity is not easy to change. Secondly, we should choose fresh eggs four or five days after "birth". At this time, there is a slight relaxation between the egg white and yolk, the yolk slightly sinks, and the center of gravity of the egg drops, which is conducive to the erection of the egg. Third, the most important thing is to choose an egg with a slightly pointed end and a round one, similar to the egg of a tumbler, so that it is easier to erect the egg.
2. Determine the plane of the vertical egg
The egg is round in shape and smooth in skin. In fact, the surface of the egg is not completely smooth. When you zoom in, the egg skin is also uneven. There are many protruding "hills", about 0.03 mm high, and the distance between the peaks is 0.5 mm~0.8 mm. To erect an egg, you need to find three suitable "hill" fulcrums to make the egg stand upright.
3. Shake the eggs
Shake and shake the egg vigorously to spread the yolk of the egg and sink it to the bottom, making the center of gravity of the egg lower and easier to stand up. In fact, shaking and shaking can not spread the yolk inside the egg and make the egg white and yolk mixed, but shaking can make the medium density inside the egg even and easier to find the center of gravity of the egg!
