夏至｜夏至昼长，万物繁盛

The Summer Solstice : The longest day, all things thrive

核心科普

夏至，是二十四节气中的第十个节气。

这一天，太阳直射北回归线，北半球白昼最长，黑夜最短。

夏至之后，气温持续升高，进入盛夏，万物生长旺盛。

The Summer Solstice is the 10th of the 24 solar terms.

On this day, the sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer, making the day the longest and night the shortest in the Northern Hemisphere.

After Summer Solstice, temperatures continue to rise, entering midsummer, and all things grow vigorously.

民俗小知识

吃夏至面｜Eating Summer Solstice Noodles

夏至吃面条，寓意“长长久久”，祈求健康长寿，平安顺遂。

Eating noodles on Summer Solstice means "long-lasting", praying for health and longevity.

祭神祀祖｜Worshipping Gods and Ancestors

夏至时节，人们祭祀神灵和祖先，祈求风调雨顺，五谷丰登。

During Summer Solstice, people worship gods and ancestors to pray for favorable weather and a good harvest.

结语

夏至昼长，万物繁盛

愿你夏日安康，前程似锦

The longest day in summer, all things thrive.

May you be healthy and have a bright future.

（by Zhang Jie,Zhao Jing）