In China, regions beyond the Great Wall will enter autumn in early September. People can enjoy the gradual change of scenery from summer to autumn. But in some areas, especially in South China, autumn is late in coming and people are still bothered by hot weather. End of Heat is also the busy harvest season for farmers.
There is a saying that goes, “People tend to feel sleepy in spring, doze in summer and feel tired in autumn.” As the weather becomes cool during End of Heat, many people will feel languid and weary, which is called “autumn weariness”.
NO.2 处暑后的变化2：巧云现
处暑来，暑气渐散。天空中散落的流云变化成各种形状。俗话说：“七八月，看巧云。”
When the End of Heat comes, summer heat has gone. Clouds scatter around in the sky, forming different shapes. There is a saying that goes, “Enjoying the clouds of various forms in July and August (lunar month).”
The night-blooming cereus is a flower full of mystery, which often blooms during the period of End of Heat. This is because the climate during End of Heat, characterized by warm days and cold nights, is similar to tropical deserts. Night-blooming cereus originates in the tropical deserts from Mexico to Brazil in South America. They blossom at night to avoid the blazing daytime sun.
NO.4 处暑后的习俗1：吃鸭子
鸭子有很多种制作方法，例如烤鸭、柠檬鸭、胡桃酱熏鸭和子姜鸭等。处暑吃鸭子的传统在中国依然十分流行。
There are many recipes for cooking ducks such as roast duck, cooked duck with lemon, smoked duck with walnut, dressing and sautéed duck with ginger shoots. The tradition of eating ducks during the End of Heat period is still popular in China.
NO.5 处暑后的习俗2：开渔节
当禁渔期结束、渔民可以重新开始打渔时会举办“开渔节”活动。在此期间，人们可以享用丰盛多样的海鲜。
The festival is held on the day when the fishing ban ends and fishermen can start fishing again. People can enjoy many kinds of seafood during this period.
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