This year's summer solstice solar term June 21, also known as the "Summer Festival" and "Summer Solstice Festival" in ancient times, is one of the 24 solar terms, and the solar longitude is 90 °. The summer solstice is the time when the sun's yellow longitude reaches 90 °, marking the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Usually on June 21 or 22 every year. This day is also called "Summer Festival", "Summer Festival" or "Summer Solstice".
The origin of the Summer Solstice, as a traditional Chinese festival, has a long history and has existed before. In ancient China, the Summer Solstice was an important festival. It is believed that the summer solstice is the longest day of the year, on which gods and ancestors can be sacrificed, lotus lanterns can be set off, summer solstice noodles can be eaten, and summer retreat can be held to celebrate harvest and growing days.
The sun is closest to the earth. In addition to the beginning of summer, the summer solstice also marks the day when the sun is closest to the earth. On this day, the point of direct sunlight is the northernmost and the days are the longest. The summer solstice has some unique celebrations around the world, including coffee banquets, flower exhibitions, dance and music performances.
Since ancient times, the summer solstice has been a special day for people to celebrate and commemorate. This day marks the official start of summer, also known as the "Summer Festival" or "Midsummer Festival". The time point of the summer solstice is when the solar longitude reaches 90 °, usually between June 20 and 22 every year.
Summer Solstice: long days and short nights. The summer solstice is the day with the longest day and the shortest night in a year. In Asia, Europe, North America and other regions of the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice is the most sunny period, which is also the time when tea farmers begin to pick tea. At the same time, the summer solstice also marks the 10th solar term in the lunar calendar.
Summer Solstice: solar term culture. The summer solstice is an important time point in Chinese traditional solar terms. This period has rich and colorful folk culture and customs, such as "Dai Shengxiang", "glutinous rice", "hanging wormwood leaves", "eating noodles", etc. The summer solstice is also an important moment for some artistic and cultural activities, such as Beijing Opera, folk song concerts, etc.
The summer solstice is an important day for people to celebrate the coming of summer and commemorate the historical and cultural traditions. We should make full use of this opportunity to launch various forms of activities to celebrate the beauty of summer, and pay serious attention to and take care of our health. Whether we go out to participate in activities or enjoy this wonderful day at home, we should cherish this time and experience the colorful and wonderful life.
