When I was in beginning of winter, what were the customs and taboos in the countryside?

Beginning of winter is one of the 24 solar terms, and beginning of winter represents a turning point from autumn to winter, when the sun meridian reaches 225 degrees? Beginning of winter began to appear around the 8th of the Gregorian calendar 1 1 month. Beginning of winter customs in the north and south are different. Beginning of winter should be certified to fill in the winter. The climate in the south is relatively high, and people like to treat themselves with some chicken, duck and fish. In the north, people like to eat jiaozi. In Tengzhou, Shandong Province, it is customary to drink a bowl of hot mutton soup in early winter.

In addition to the customs mentioned above, beginning of winter also has the custom of celebrating winter, also known as worshipping winter, which may be to celebrate the arrival of winter. In the Song Dynasty, during the beginning of winter solar term, people would wear new clothes to celebrate the arrival of winter. Since the Republic of China, the traditional customs of Hedong have also been simplified, but some activities will still be held in winter, such as holding winter schools and learning from teachers.

Similarly, there are many taboos in beginning of winter. The first taboo is getting married, which is a big deal. The gongs and drums are loud, but the winter solstice was originally a day of ancestor worship, which is a slightly sad day. If the wedding is held at this time, it is not appropriate at first, and it is also a sign of disrespect for the ancestors. Generally, people who know a thing or two will not get married on such a special day.

The second taboo is visiting the sick. Many people may think that I am free on the winter solstice, so they just want to see their sick relatives and friends and express their wishes. But this is often a taboo, because the solstice in winter is the day to worship ancestors, that is, to worship the dead. Therefore, when visiting patients at this time, there will be a feeling of worshipping God. People will think that you did it on purpose, and hope that he is more ill.

The third is to avoid going out too early. In winter morning, when the temperature is the lowest, it is not only the time when you are most likely to catch a cold when you go out, but also the yin is heavier. People who don't go to work had better go out for outdoor sports after 10 in the morning. People who go to work should pay attention to adding clothes to keep warm and beware of catching a cold. Therefore, beginning of winter had better not violate these taboos, otherwise you will be unhappy and others will be unhappy.