Today is the Beginning of Autumn, the 13th solar term of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms, marking the end of summer and the arrival of autumn. In traditional Chinese culture, the beginning of autumn is of great significance. It’s not only an important solar term eagerly anticipated by farmers, but also an important component of Chinese folk culture.

Autumn Tiger

The period of hot days after Start of Autumn, usually lasting for 30 days, is called "Autumn Tiger". Because of the decreasing precipitation, it is even more sweltering during this period than during Major Heat.  The day is a big solar term for farmers. It's time to gather crops. There is a saying that goes:"If it rains on the day of the Start of Autumn, a good harvest is expected."

Fleshing out in Autumn

If one has lost weight during the summer, then at the beginning of autumn, he or she needs to flesh out by eating many different kinds of delicious food,especially meat.

And, we also have some customs in the beginning of autumn, for example, we eat dumplings, peaches, gourds, longans, red beans and so on.