Xiaoman The Solar Term of Summer

On May 20th, TapTechNews reported that today is Xiaoman, one of the 24 solar terms and also the second solar term in summer. Xiaoman means that there will be significant rainfall and the rainy season has begun. Xiaoman, like other solar terms related to rainfall such as Rain Water, Grain Rain, Light Snow, and Heavy Snow, directly reflects the characteristics of rainfall. Xiaoman reflects the climate feature of heavy rainfall. There is also an explanation that the grains of summer crops in the north begin to fill but are not yet mature. There are various legends and traditions related to Xiaoman, such as the story of a girl named Sanxin. Xiaoman is also a time of different climates and agricultural activities. There are many customs and sayings associated with Xiaoman, like praying to the god of the waterwheel, celebrating the birthday of the silkworm god, eating bitter herbs, and observing the growth of wheat. There are also some ancient poems and proverbs about Xiaoman.