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The meaning of the first frost solar terms and the introduction of the traditional first frost solar terms.

1, the first frost is the last solar term in autumn among the 24 solar terms, which means that the weather is getting colder and the first frost appears, which also means the beginning of winter. The first frost season is an important node of health care. There is a folk proverb that "it is better to make up the first frost once a year", which shows that this solar term has a great influence on people.

2. Eat persimmons in the first frost: In some places in China, red persimmons are eaten 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, so it is a very good first frost food. The old man in Quanzhou said that the first frost eats persimmons. Eating persimmon diced in the first frost won't cause runny nose. 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.

3. Climbing with the first frost: There is a custom of climbing with the first frost. 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.

4. Appreciating chrysanthemums in the first frost: In ancient times, there was a saying that "frost beats chrysanthemums", so climbing mountains and enjoying chrysanthemums in the first frost festival 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.