Introduction | Li Qiu often begins on August 7-9. The leaves from the trees start to fall,so there is a famous saying of One leaf falls,autumn arrives. And it's also a reminder for farmers to gather crops. There is a saying: "If it rains on that day,a good harvest is expected. | |
Weather | Though Li Qiu shows the beginning of autumn,hot weather will not come to an end. This period of hot days after Li Qiu is called"Autumn Tiger". The temperature is even hotter than that in Da Shu. After 30 days,the weather turns cool gradually. | |
Traditions | Touching autumn:People can take all kinds of fruits in private gardens for free as they like,and the owners won't be angry. Fleshing out in autumn:People eat many different kinds of delicious food to put on weight. Eating red beans:It is believed that people should eat more red beans which will be good for health. |