The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms.Grain Rain（谷雨），the last term in spring，generally starts on April 20 and ends on May 5.Grain Rain comes from an old saying， "Rain raises hundreds of grains".
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Here's something that you may not know about Grain Rain.
  History of Grain Rain
   It's said that the Festival is celebrated by fishing villages in northern China. （2）

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The voyage custom（航海習(xí)俗）dates back to more than 2，000 years ago.
   Sandstorms Happens
   Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer，and the temperature rises much higher than it does in March. （3）

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   Drinking Tea
   There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain.
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It is also said that drinking tea on this day would keep away from bad luck.
   Eating Toona Sinensis（香椿芽）
   People in northern China have the tradition to eat toona sinensis during Grain Rain.An old Chinese saying goes "（5）

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" It is good for the body.

A.Spring tea during Grain Rain is good for eyes. B.Toona sinensis before Grain Rain is just like silk. C.It shows that rainfall is very important for the growth of crops（莊稼）. D.With dry soil and strong winds，sandstorms may happen more often. E.Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen's first voyage of the year.