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What did the ancient people do in the cold season?

The Great Cold is the last of the 24 solar terms in China. In the cold season, people will carry out some special activities according to traditional customs and life needs. The following are some traditional customs and activities in the cold season:

1. Sticking couplets: Sticking couplets is one of the important customs of China traditional culture and one of the very common activities in cold season. People usually stick a couplet at the door, indoors or other conspicuous places to express their good wishes for the New Year.

2. Eat jiaozi: The cold season is in the middle of winter, and people like to eat hot jiaozi to keep out the cold. Eating dumplings is also a common custom in southern China.

3, health care: in the cold season, because of the cold temperature, people need to pay attention to keep warm. Some health care methods are also very important, such as keeping indoor ventilation, washing hands frequently, drinking more water and paying attention to diet and nutrition.

3. Laba Festival: In the cold season, there is also an important traditional festival-Laba Festival. On this day, people will eat Laba porridge, which is made of rice, beans, dried fruits and other ingredients to commemorate the birthday of Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism.

4. send warm: In the severe cold season, people will also pay attention to the social vulnerable groups, such as the widowed elderly and low-income families, and send them warmth and care through various forms of love donation and caring activities.

Generally speaking, the cold season is a cold but full of joy and blessings. People express their good expectations and wishes for the new year through various traditional activities and customs, and also pay attention to the importance of health and happiness.