Customs of first frost solar terms

The customs of the first frost solar terms include climbing to admire chrysanthemums, eating persimmons, radishes and beef.

In ancient times, there was a custom of climbing high in the first frost, and climbing time should avoid the morning and evening when the temperature is low. In the eyes of the ancients, chrysanthemum has unusual cultural significance, and it is considered as a "life-prolonging guest" and an old grass. Autumn chrysanthemums are in full bloom in the first frost. Many places in China will hold chrysanthemum parties, enjoy chrysanthemums and drink alcohol to show their respect and love for chrysanthemums.

In some parts of our country, people eat red persimmons in the first frost season. In some places, the explanation of this custom is that you should eat badminton on the first frost, otherwise your lips will crack all winter. Eating persimmons can not only keep out the cold and keep warm, but also nourish the bones and muscles. This is a very good food in the first frost.

In Shandong Province, there is an agricultural proverb, "Summer sorghum, Bailu Valley, first frost pulls radish", so first frost, Shandong people, like to eat radish. Since ancient times, there has been a folk proverb that "eat radish in winter and ginger in summer without a doctor's prescription", and some people call radish "talinum" in modern times. Many places have the custom of eating beef in the first frost. We have fried beef with rice flour for breakfast and fried beef with radish for lunch or dinner, hoping that winter will be warm and strong.