Understanding of beginning of winter's meaning.

Beginning of winter is an important solar term in the twenty-four solar terms of the China lunar calendar, which usually appears on the seventh or eighth day of the Gregorian calendar. It marks the official start of winter, which means that the temperature gradually drops and the weather gradually gets cold.

On this day in early winter, some places will hold celebrations, such as offering sacrifices to ancestors, eating jiaozi and cooking jiaozi from winter solstice. Beginning of winter is also an important period of agricultural production, and farmers will adjust their planting and breeding plans according to climate change. The understanding of beginning of winter solar terms is as follows:

1. Changes in nature: In early winter, the direct position of the sun in the northern hemisphere gradually moves southward, resulting in shorter days and longer nights. The temperature began to drop, plants went into hibernation, and animals began to hibernate or adapt to the cold living environment.

2. Farming activities: beginning of winter marks that farmers have entered the stage of winter farming preparation. They began to harvest winter crops and prepare land and equipment to prepare for next year's spring ploughing.

Eating habits: In beginning of winter, people's diet has gradually turned to foods that are good for their health. Because the temperature drops, people need to eat high-calorie and nutritious food to keep their body temperature and health, such as hot soup, stew, ginger soup and so on.

Beginning of winter means the transition from autumn to winter, reminding people to adapt to the cold climate and make corresponding preparations. People will carry out a series of traditional activities on this day to meet the needs of cold weather and agricultural production.

Other solar terms in winter

1, light snow: It usually appears on 165438 on the 22nd or 23rd of October in Gregorian calendar. The temperature keeps dropping and the first snow falls, which indicates the coming of winter.

2. Heavy snow: generally occurs on February 6th or 7th of Gregorian calendar, 12. The temperature drops, the snowfall increases, and the land is gradually covered with snow.

3. Winter solstice: generally occurs on June 65438+February 2 1 or 22 of Gregorian calendar, which is the last solar term in winter and the shortest day and the longest night in a year. Since then, the days have gradually become longer and the nights have gradually become shorter, marking the gradual return of sunshine.