Characteristics of slight cold solar terms

The characteristics of slight cold solar terms are cold and dry, and the cooling process of cold air is frequent, which can not reach the degree of severe cold, which is related to ancient farming customs.

1, cold: the slight cold solar term marks the deepening of the cold degree in a year. Although the temperature has not reached the extreme low temperature at this time, it has begun to feel obvious cold, especially in the northern region, and there may be ice and snow scenes.

2. Drying: As the temperature drops, the humidity in the air decreases, causing the air to become dry.

3. Frequent cooling process of cold air: During the slight cold solar term, frequent cold air activities may lead to a sudden drop in temperature and bring inconvenience to people's daily life.

4. It's not as cold as it is: Although the slight cold is already very cold, it is not extremely cold. The severe cold solar term is usually considered as the coldest time of the year.

5. Related to ancient farming customs: In ancient China, slight cold solar terms were related to farming. For example, "Three Seasons" describes the sounds of geese moving northward, magpies nesting and pheasants cooing, reflecting the changes of seasons and the expectation for the coming spring.

The custom of slight cold solar terms

1, La Worship: During the slight cold season, there is a folk custom of offering sacrifices to ancestors and gods, which is called "La Worship". La Worship is usually held on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. People offer sacrifices to gods and ancestors, thank the blessings of the past, and pray for good weather in the coming year.

2, eat Laba porridge: Laba porridge is a traditional food in the slight cold season, and there is a folk saying that "it is the year after Laba". Laba porridge is made of glutinous rice, red beans, red dates, longan and other ingredients, and it is rich in nutrition.

3. Draw plum blossoms: During the slight cold season, plum blossoms begin to bloom, and people have the custom of drawing plum blossoms. Plum blossom symbolizes indomitable and brave spirit. The painter painted various forms of plum blossom with pen and ink, expressing his praise and admiration for the spirit of plum blossom.

4, eat sugar fried chestnuts: sugar fried chestnuts are popular snacks in winter, especially in the slight cold season, but also loved by people. Chestnuts fried with sugar are sweet and delicious, suitable for eating in cold weather.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Slight Cold