The Autumnal Equinox Egg Standing Game is one of the most popular customs of the Autumnal Equinox.

The Autumnal Equinox of 2017 is coming soon. As the saying goes: When the Autumnal Equinox comes, the eggs will be prettier. The most interesting custom of the Autumnal Equinox is standing eggs upright. Next, let’s take a look at the relevant content about standing eggs on the Autumnal Equinox.

Why do we stand eggs upright during the Autumnal Equinox?

1. According to historical records, the tradition of standing eggs on the Autumnal Equinox originated in China 4,000 years ago to celebrate the arrival of autumn. It is easiest to stand an egg upright on the Autumnal Equinox. The activity of standing an egg upright embodies people's awe and reverence for life and fertility.

2. Moreover, "standing eggs on the autumnal equinox" is not a custom unique to the autumnal equinox. Ancient people would also play this game on the day of the vernal equinox to celebrate the arrival of spring. If you can stand an egg upright on the Spring Equinox, it means you will have good luck this year.

3. Therefore, whether it is the autumnal equinox or the vernal equinox, egg standing competitions will be held in many places in my country. Moreover, this folk custom that has been passed down in China for more than 4,000 years has gradually become a "world game". On this day, thousands of people around the world will play the "egg standing up" game.

Why can eggs stand upright on the Autumnal Equinox?

1. On the day of the Autumnal Equinox, it is easier for a raw egg to stand upright. Because on the day of the autumnal equinox, the day and night are equal in the northern and southern hemispheres, and the Earth's axis, which is tilted at 66.5 degrees, and the orbital plane of the Earth's daily revolution are in a state of relative force balance, the egg has the best standing stability.

2. Of course, some people say that standing an egg upright has nothing to do with the autumnal equinox, and that an egg can stand upright on any day of the year. It’s just that the autumnal equinox is in the middle of autumn, which is neither too cold nor too hot, with red flowers and green grass. People feel relaxed, their minds are quick, their movements are agile, and it is easy to successfully stand an egg upright.

Principles and skills of the Autumnal Equinox Egg Standing Game

1. The principle of standing eggs upright: According to the principle that three points form a triangle and determine a plane, the surface of an egg is uneven and has many protruding "hills". As long as you find three "hills" and the triangle formed by these three "hills", and make the center of gravity of the egg pass through this triangle, the egg can stand upright.

2. Tips for standing eggs upright: When choosing eggs, it is best to choose fresh eggs that are smooth and symmetrical, with one end larger than the other, and that have been laid just four or five days ago.

3. When standing the egg upright, place it with the big end facing downward so that the yolk can slowly settle to the bottom of the egg. This way the center of gravity will be lower and it will be easier to maintain balance.

3. It is recommended to use a pinch of salt to increase the friction on the place where the egg is standing, and then blow through the straw to blow away the salt around the egg, so that the egg will stand up very easily.