Chinese Culture : Laba Rice Porridge Festival 中国文化之腊八节
After being introduced to China, this custom was combined with quite a lot of Chinese traditional ones. For example, the cooked Laba Rice Porridge would be sacrificed to ancestors first. Also, having Laba Rice Porridge with part of it uneaten would…
What is Grain Buds小满?
Introduction “Grain Buds” is the second solar term in the summer season, representing a periodwhere grains are fuller and fuller day by day, but not totally full yet. This…
The Origin of Grain Buds in 24 Solar Terms
Grain Buds is the 8th solar term of a year. It begins when the Sun reaches the celestial longitude of 60° and ends when it reaches the longitude of…
How to calculate of Grain Buds Date
24 solar terms is good tools for Chinese farmer. And now summer is coming. Let’s look at how to calculate of Grain Buds Date. Formula: [Y*D+C]-L Note: Y refers to the…
A Harvest seasons in Grain Buds
Although Grain Buds means that grains are about to become full, they are not mature yet. In ancient times, people usually ate potherbs to stay their hunger. Eating herbs…
