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The Classic of the Way and the Natural Virtue by the Old Master" is written by Laozi. Here we can enjoy some Exemplarious translation.

The Summer Solstice occurs exactly when the Earth's axial tilt is closest to the sun, at its maximum angle of 23°26'. On that day, daytime lasts its longest for the whole year in the northern hemisphere. After the day of Summer Solstice, daytime begins to become shorter and shorter in the northern hemisphere. That's why there is a folk saying which goes, "After eating the Summer Solstice noodles, daytime becomes shorter and shorter".

In Summer Solstice, the solar term that falls on the 21st of June this year, natives in Beijing have a tradition of eating noodles. Food relevant to Summer Solstice always sells well during this period. People can eat as much lettuce and chilled noodles as they wish, because these foods can help stimulate appetites instead of undermining their health in the hot summer days.

Dragon Boat Racing in Zhejiang The day of Summer Solstice is the longest of the year. Therefore, one saying is very popular in Shaoxing City which goes, "To play, play on the day of Summer Solstice". In ancient times, people worshipped their ancestors on this day. In addition, when Summer Solstice comes, the summer harvest of wheat is over. The tradition of eating noodles on Summer Solstice comes from the custom of tasting the flavor of new wheat.