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    This year, Start of Autumn (立秋) begins on Aug. 7. Here's 1 you should know about Start of Autumn.

    "Autumn Tiger"

    Start of Autumn is the beginning of autumn, but the 2 weather do not end. People 3 the period (时期) of hot days after Start of Autumn "Autumn Tiger". Fleshing out (发胖) in autumn

    On the first day of Start of Autumn, usually people will weigh 4. When they find they become 5 during the summer, then at the beginning of autumn, they'll flesh out by 6 many different kinds of food.

    Gathering (收割) crops

    Start of Autumn is a big time for 7. It's time to gather crops.

    Eating peaches

    In Hangzhou, people eat peaches on the Start of Autumn day. They keep the peach stones until New Year's Eve and then 8 them into the fire to burn them. People think they can 9 plagues (瘟疫) in this way.

    Eating gourds (瓜)

    During the Qing Dynasty, people would eat gourds on the Start of Autumn day. Today people in Tianjin 10 keep this custom (风俗).