The traditional significance of the first frost

The traditional significance of the first frost

The traditional meaning of first frost and first frost is the first 18 solar term among the 24 solar terms and the last solar term in autumn, which marks the transition from autumn to winter. Let's share some articles about the traditional meaning of the first frost. Let's take a look.

The traditional meaning of the first frost 1 the traditional meaning of the first frost.

One of the 24 solar terms of the first frost is the last solar term in autumn, which means that winter is about to begin. In ancient China, the first frost was divided into three stages: first, the jackal sacrificed animals; Second, the vegetation is yellow; Three stings are salty. Every year, around Gregorian calendar 10 year 10 23rd, when the sun reaches longitude 2 10 degrees, it is the first frost. The first frost said that the weather was colder and the dew condensed into frost. At this time, frost has appeared in the Yellow River basin in China, and it is thousands of miles away. People also have their own folk music about the first frost. Eat red persimmons in the first frost, make up in southern Fujian, pull radishes in Shandong, eat beef in Yulin, Guangxi, climb high and enjoy chrysanthemums.

What does the first frost mean?

The first frost, 18 in 24 solar terms, is the last solar term in autumn, marking the transition from autumn to winter. As the saying goes, "the first frost kills a hundred herbs." After the first frost, the plants gradually lost their vitality and the land was desolate. Every year around 10 year 10.23, when the sun reaches the longitude of 2 10 degrees, it is the first frost solar term. The main feature of the first frost is that "qi stagnates at the beginning of frost, and yin begins to coagulate". In ancient times, the first frost was divided into three stages: one stage was when jackals sacrificed animals; Second, the vegetation is yellow; Three stings are salty. This means that after the first frost, jackals and other animals began to store food for winter; The vegetation is yellow and the leaves are falling; The hibernating mantis lowered its head and prepared to spend the winter in the cave.

Traditional customs of the first frost solar terms

First, eat frozen persimmons in the first frost to keep out the cold. In many places, the custom of eating red persimmons in the first frost season is very popular. It is believed that this can not only keep out the cold and keep warm, but also replenish the bones and muscles. The explanation in some places is that eating shuttlecock on the first frost day can prevent his lips from cracking in winter. In some places, there is even a saying that eating frozen persimmons in the first frost will not cause runny nose.

Second, snow frost in the mountains, snow frost in the mountains. The meaning of this sentence is that it is easy to snow in the mountains and frost in the depressions. This needs to start with the formation of frost: frost is formed by condensation of water vapor in the air close to the ground and directly formed on objects close to the ground; The lower the temperature, the greater the air density and the greater the specific gravity. With the flow of air, the coldest and heaviest air will flow to the lowest place, and it will gradually accumulate and condense into frost after reaching the lowest place (depression), so the depression is more prone to frost than ordinary places, and plants in the depression are particularly vulnerable to frost.

The traditional meaning of the first frost 2 What is the first frost?

The first frost is the eighteenth of the twenty-four solar terms. The first frost is around 10 every year1October 23rd, that is, the longitude of the sun is 2 10 degrees.

"First frost" is a traditional solar term in China, which means that the weather is getting colder and the first frost appears, and it is also the last solar term in autumn. "Twenty-four solar terms" said about the first frost: "In mid-September, the gas is cold and condensed, and the dew is frost." At this time, there has been frost in the Yellow River Basin of China, and a silver ice crystal is shining in the fields thousands of miles away, and the leaves are yellow and withered.

The first frost also means the beginning of winter. Health care is particularly important in the first frost season. There is a folk proverb that "it is better to make up the first frost one year", which shows the influence of this solar term on us. The folklore of the first frost varies from place to place.

The first frost is a transitional solar term from autumn to winter. At night, the ground radiates heat very quickly, and the temperature can suddenly drop below 0℃. Water vapor in the air directly condenses into ice needles on the ground or near-earth plants, and some become hexagonal frost flowers with white color and loose structure. Frost can only form on sunny days. People say that "thick frost is bad for the sun" is the truth.

The solar term of the first frost means that the weather is getting colder and first frost begins. The average temperature in the northeast, eastern Inner Mongolia and most of the northwest has been below 0℃, the soil has frozen, and the winter crops have stopped growing and entered the wintering period. To the south of latitude, the average temperature is around 16℃, and there are two or three solar terms before the first frost day.

In the southern valley of South China, frost can only be seen in the dead of winter. Of course, even at the same latitude, the temperature and humidity of the air near the stratum are different because of the different altitude and topography, and the first frost period and frost day are also different.

Folk Traditional Customs in The First Frost

1, eat persimmons in the first frost.

In some parts of our country, people eat red persimmons in the first frost season. In the eyes of local people, it can not only keep out the cold and keep warm, but also nourish the bones and muscles. This is a good first frost food. The old man in Quanzhou said that the first frost eats persimmons: the first frost eats persimmons, and the nose will not flow. In some places, the explanation of this custom is that the first frost will eat shuttlecock on this day, otherwise his lips will crack all winter.

Persimmons are delicious, but be careful not to eat them on an empty stomach; Eat in moderation, preferably not more than100g each time; Don't eat immature persimmons; People with low stomach function such as diabetes, chronic gastritis, delayed emptying and dyspepsia are not suitable for eating.

The first frost climbed high.

In the first frost, there is a custom of climbing high and overlooking. Mountain climbing can not only make your lungs comfortable, but also make you feel relaxed and relaxed. The sky is high and the clouds are light, and the maple leaves are all dyed. Feast for the eyes, feast for the eyes, but also pay attention to it.

Climbing time should avoid the morning and evening when the temperature is low. When climbing a mountain, walk calmly and slowly to prevent sprained waist and legs; Don't walk too fast when going downhill, so as not to hurt your knees or pull your muscles. In the process of climbing, we should adapt to the change of temperature by increasing or decreasing clothes; When resting, don't sit on the wet ground and at the tuyere; You can loosen the button a little when you sweat. Don't take off your clothes, take off your hat, lest you catch cold.

For the elderly, it is necessary to bring crutches, which not only saves physical strength, but also contributes to safety. When climbing a mountain, pay attention to whether the stone under your feet is moving or not, and don't step on it. When walking on a steep slope, you'd better take a zigzag route to climb, which can ease the slope.

Step 3 reward chrysanthemums in the first frost

In ancient times, there was a saying that "frost blooms chrysanthemums", so climbing mountains and enjoying chrysanthemums in the first frost became an elegant activity. It is recorded in "Continued Harmony" by Wu Jun of Nanliang. "In the first frost, only this grass flourishes", so chrysanthemum was regarded as "grass in season" by the ancients and became a symbol of vitality. The first frost season is when autumn chrysanthemums are in full bloom. Many places in China will hold chrysanthemum parties at this time to enjoy chrysanthemums and drink alcohol to show their respect and love for chrysanthemums.