What is the meaning of "eating eggs on Start of Summer"?

by lovevol119 on 2009-05-05 22:04:50

"What is the meaning of eating eggs on Start of Summer?" - Someone asked about the meaning of eating eggs on Start of Summer. This practice refers to an old saying: "Eating eggs on Start of Summer prevents heat sickness during the summer." It is said that long, long ago, Empress Nuwa descended to the mortal world to ensure children would not suffer from summer ailments. She used her powers to defeat the plague god who spread these diseases, and in return, the plague god promised not to harm any of Empress Nuwa's descendants. Thus, Empress Nuwa passed down this message.