A description of Xiao Xue.

The description of Xiaoxue is as follows:

Light snow is the twentieth solar term among the twenty-four solar terms and the second solar term in winter. The arrival of light snow means that winter snowfall is about to begin.

Light snow solar terms are characterized by cold weather and snowfall, but the amount of snow is not large, which is called light snow. The scenery in this season is very beautiful, and the snow-capped land is particularly enchanting. The arrival of light snow also means that people's living habits and environment have changed a lot.

In rural areas, the light snow season is one of the busiest seasons of the year. Farmers are busy harvesting, threshing and drying grain to prepare for winter. At the same time, this season is also the happiest time for rural children. They can play in the snow, have snowball fights and make snowmen.

In cities, the light snow season is also the time when people start to store winter materials. The supermarket is full of all kinds of winter goods, and people begin to buy winter clothes, shoes, gloves, hats and other items. At the same time, the city's heating system has begun to bring warmth to people.

Customs in Xiao Xue:

1, bacon, sausage

In the light snow season, many places have the custom of curing bacon and sausages. The temperature is low and the air is dry this season, which is a good time to pickle meat food. People will buy some fresh meat food in the market, such as pork, beef, mutton and so on. , and then add salt, sugar, cooking wine and other spices. After curing for a period of time, the meat will become more delicious and easier to preserve.

2. dried fish meal

In the light snow season, residents in some coastal areas will have the custom of drying dried fish. This season, the temperature is suitable and the sun is abundant, which is a good time to dry dried fish. People will buy some fresh fish food in the market, such as crucian carp, carp and grass carp. Then add salt, sugar, cooking wine and other seasonings. After curing for a period of time, fish will become more delicious and easier to preserve.

3. Taste hotpot

In the light snow season, many places have the custom of tasting hot pot. Hot pot is a steaming food, which can drive away the cold and is also a symbol of reunion. People will taste hot pot at home or in hot pot restaurants, among which the most traditional ones are mutton hot pot and dog meat hot pot.