立春
Start of Spring (立春)
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Summary
立春 (Lìchūn), the Start of Spring solar term, falls around Feb 3-5. Spring begins. In traditional Chinese cosmological language, yang rises with the season. It is a time of new beginnings, planting intentions, and awakening from winter's stillness. Customs include eat
Key Takeaways- 立春 is the 1st of 24 solar terms
Meaning and Significance
Spring begins. In traditional Chinese cosmological language, yang rises with the season. It is a time of new beginnings, planting intentions, and awakening from winter's stillness. Customs include eating spring pancakes (春饼) and welcoming the new season.
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