What is the origin and meaning of the light snow solar term?

First, the origin of light snow solar terms

Xiaoxue is the twentieth of the twenty-four solar terms. On June 22nd or 23rd,165438+1October, it means that it starts to snow, and the amount of snow is small. "Xiaoxue" is in the second half of the solar calendar 1 1 and the second half of the lunar calendar in October. "Light Snow" is a festival that reflects weather phenomena.

The ancient book "Qunfangpu" said: "A light snow will snow when it is cold, but the ground is not cold and the snow is not heavy." That is to say, due to the cold weather, in the "light snow" festival, the form of precipitation changed from rain to snow, but at this time, because the ground is not very cold and the amount of snow is not large, it is called light snow.

Second, the meaning of light snow solar terms

Entering this solar term, the northwest wind began to become a frequent visitor in China, and the temperature gradually dropped below 0℃, but the earth was not too cold. Although it began to snow, the amount of snow was not large, so it was called light snow. There will be large-scale gale and cooling weather in eastern China. Light snow solar term is a solar term with high frequency of cold wave and strong cold air activity. When strong cold air affects, it is often accompanied by the first snow in winter.

The southern part of North China is expected to usher in the first snowfall of the light snow solar term this winter. On 20-22, affected by strong cold air, there will be a large-scale rain, snow and gale cooling process in the central and eastern regions, and the cooling range in Huanghuai area can reach 12- 18℃, and the rain in the southeast of northwest China, south-central North China and Huanghuai will turn to sleet or snow.

Light snow and solar terms diet

1. Appropriate choice of meat food: The climate is cold and dry in the light snow season, so you can eat some meat food such as mutton, beef and chicken properly, but in moderation, not in excess.

2. Eat more foods that protect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: the light snow turns cold, which is the high incidence season of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, in order to avoid blood viscosity, it is recommended to eat more foods beneficial to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, such as salvia miltiorrhiza, hawthorn, auricularia auricula, tomatoes, celery, red dates, carrots and so on.

3, drink plenty of water: the weather is dry in the light snow season, drink plenty of water to relieve discomfort such as dry mouth and throat, constipation and dry skin. Warm boiled water is the best choice for drinking water. According to the Dietary Guidelines for China Residents (version 20 16), healthy adults are advised to take 1500 ~ 1700 ml of water every day, about 7 ~ 8 cups.