When is the light snow in 2023?

Light snow is the twentieth solar term among the twenty-four solar terms and the second solar term in winter. The time is Gregorian calendar1October 22 or 23 165438, that is, when the sun reaches 240 degrees of the yellow meridian. Meteorology, light snow mainly reflects the changing trend of temperature and precipitation, indicating the official start of winter. During this period, the cold air began to go south, the temperature dropped and the precipitation gradually increased.

In the light snow season, the temperature drops further, the cold weather increases gradually, and snow may begin to fall in some areas. This period was in beginning of winter, and the cold weather gradually increased, marking the official start of winter. Light snow is followed by heavy snow, which is the second solar term in winter.

The custom of light snow festival

1, Snow Dragon Dance

The light snow solar term is the beginning of the snow season in northern China, and many places have the custom of opening snow and dancing dragons. When it snows, people will gather together, hold colorful silk in their hands, form a circle and dance along the street. People danced like dragons, leaving beautiful footprints in the white snow. This traditional custom can not only celebrate the arrival of winter, but also add to people's happy atmosphere.

2, eat light snow porridge

Light snow solar term is a traditional folk solar term in China, and it is also an important season for farmers. On the day of light snow, farmers will cook a pot of light snow porridge next to the boiling water pot after getting up in the morning. Xiaoxue porridge is made of cereals, beans and other ingredients.

Step 3 offer sacrifices to the winter god

In the light snow festival, there are also some places where activities are held to worship the winter gods. People will set up sacrificial tables in temples or homes, with fruits, flowers and incense sticks on them to show their respect and gratitude for winter. People sincerely pray for a safe and smooth winter, good health and a good harvest.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Xiaoxue