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What does 29 in the diary mean?

Recently, I was watching the TV series Ruyi Palace. There was a scene in which the emperor wrote an article entitled "Erjiu" for Yiru, and explained that Erjiu was "the solstice of the second winter", symbolizing "cold plums and fragrant flowers". Here, September 29th symbolizes the end of a long ordeal, just as Han Mei stubbornly spits out fragrant buds in the long winter, showing the hope and vitality of spring.

Erjiu is an important solar term in China traditional culture and the second solar term in winter. Its arrival indicates that winter has entered a deep hiding stage. At this time, the weather is getting colder and colder, and people can keep healthy and happy through appropriate solar term activities. For example, during the February 9th solar term, people in some places have the habit of eating "February 9th porridge", which is made of glutinous rice, red beans, dates and other materials and has the function of warming the body.

Erjiu not only has unique cultural connotation, but also embodies the rich traditional culture of the Chinese nation. In some places, people think that February 9 is an auspicious festival, which can be used to worship ancestors and express their thoughts. In addition, in medicine, there are also many topics related to "29", such as acupuncture and moxibustion, TCM recuperation and so on. The significance of Erjiu lies not only in the cultural symbol it represents, but also in its profound significance, representing a kind of vitality after the "cold" in winter.