Which three things should be thrown away during Jingzhe? Why do some people throw away pickles during Jingzhe?

The Jingzhe solar term is coming, and it seems that the cold has left us. Jingzhe means to awaken the animals that hibernate in the cold winter. From the day of Jingzhe, as the temperature rises, they will slowly wake up. Rural elders say that when Jingzhe comes, there are three things to throw away. What are they?

Which three things should be thrown away during the Waking of Insects?

Get rid of laziness: The cold winter is a season for people to gain weight, which naturally makes people lazy, and makes them more lazy. The arrival of Jingzhe also means that spring has truly arrived. At this time, we must get rid of our laziness and choose to walk around more outside. As the saying goes, "A year's plan lies in spring", this is what it means. Let your body be truly full of energy and greet the arrival of spring with a new mental outlook. Spring is the season when all things revive, and there is no reason for people to become lazy.

Throw away the heavy taste: The cold winter makes us unconsciously choose some spicy and high-calorie foods, and winter is also the season for nourishing the body. However, in the spring season before and after the Waking of Insects, we should stay away from these heavy and high-calorie foods, and it is best to choose some light and non-greasy foods. Health preservation is certainly important, and the right ingredients to nourish the body in the right season are the real health preservation. The warm spring and light taste are more compatible. Choosing light and non-greasy food and giving up heavy taste is the best choice for our spring health preservation.

Throw away medicines: The temperature at this time of year is awkward, sometimes cold and sometimes hot, which is really confusing. So this is the peak period of influenza for both adults and children. So when you take off or reduce clothes, you must not take them off too much. Before it is really warm, we still have to keep our clothes covered. Only in this way can we avoid the occurrence of influenza. Throw away medicines, make your body better, and welcome the arrival of spring in Xinjie with a healthy and strong body.

Why do people throw pickles in Jingzhe?

In rural areas, vegetables are scarce before winter, so every household likes to dry some pickles under the eaves in winter. Because the temperature is relatively low and the air is dry in winter, these pickles are not easy to rot and deteriorate. However, after the Waking of Insects, there will be more rain in spring and the humidity in the air will increase. These vegetables are prone to moisture and mold. Therefore, when eating these pickles, you must pay special attention to whether they have deteriorated. If you find any mold or deterioration, you must throw them away in time.

Why do we take off our hats in Jingzhe?

After the Waking of Insects, the temperature rises significantly. In rural areas, many elderly people and children like to wear hats in winter. After the Waking of Insects, the temperature rises. If you continue to wear a hat, you will sweat easily, and it is easy to catch a cold. Therefore, after the Waking of Insects, everyone will take off their cotton hats in winter. Some people who are not used to it can wear other thin hats instead, so there will be a gradual transition.

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Since the weather warms up quickly after the Waking of Insects, there are more rainy days, and it is easy to get cold or dry weather, which often makes people catch colds, cough, dry mouth and sores, etc. Therefore, there is a tradition of "eating pears during the Waking of Insects", which can moisten the lungs and relieve coughs, resolve phlegm and clear heat, and nourish yin. In addition, after the Waking of Insects, you should eat more light food. You can dig some wild vegetables to improve your diet, such as shepherd's purse, Artemisia selengensis, Artemisia capillaris, etc. You can also eat more sweet and alkaline foods such as jujube, yam, and potato. For vegetables and fruits, you can eat "less sour and more sweet" foods such as pears, apples, strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach, and bananas!