The origin of light snow

The origin of light snow solar terms is mainly related to climate and agricultural production. Light snow is the second solar term in winter. Its arrival means that the temperature begins to drop, the weather becomes cold, and it also marks the beginning of snow. In ancient times, farmers had finished the autumn harvest and winter storage before the light snow solar term, and began to enter the production and life in winter.

Before the arrival of the light snow solar term, people will make all kinds of preparations to ensure adequate food and materials supply in winter, and at the same time pay attention to cold and warmth to cope with more severe climatic conditions.

Light snow is the twentieth solar term among the twenty-four solar terms and the second solar term in winter. The time is Gregorian calendar165438+1October 2 1 or 22 or 23, that is, when the sun reaches 240. Light snow is a solar term reflecting precipitation and temperature, and it is a solar term with high frequency of cold wave and strong cold air activity.

During this solar term, the climate is not deep and the precipitation is not great, so "light snow" is used to compare the climate characteristics during this solar term. "Light snow" is a metaphor, which reflects the active cold current and increased precipitation in this solar term, rather than the light snow under this solar term.

Cultural customs of light snow solar terms

1. Eat mutton: People will eat mutton in the light snow season. In the north, people will cook a pot with mutton, and the family will eat hot pot around the pot to enhance their feelings.

2. Winter swimming: In some areas, people will swim in winter during the Light Snow Festival, which is a very challenging sport.

3. Never eat carp after beginning of winter: After the light snow solar term, the temperature began to drop, the water temperature also gradually dropped, and the metabolism of fish began to slow down. Therefore, after the light snow festival, people no longer eat carp.

4. stick grilles: During the Light Snow Festival, people will also visit stick grilles to increase the festive atmosphere and beautify the rooms. Window grilles are usually made of red and gold paper, which represents happiness and wealth, and also has the significance of exorcising evil spirits and avoiding disasters. Stick grilles is one of the traditional cultural habits in China, and it is also a way for people to express their good wishes.