From the temperature point of view, slight cold and slight cold solar terms are all solar terms indicating the degree of cold weather. This solar term is from March 9 to April 9, and the cold current often enters the south, which is the coldest stage of the year. Slight cold means extremely cold. There is a saying in folklore: it is freezing in the cold, and there is no wind to enter the cold. "That's what it means. However, according to previous work experience, the difference between slight cold and slight cold solar terms is embodied in the southern region, that is, the coldest in April 9, that is, slight cold, while the great cold solar terms in North China are not slightly severe.
As far as rainfall is concerned, slight cold and slight cold solar terms are the seasons with the least precipitation in a year. Even in South China, where rainfall is more abundant, it is only 5- 10mm, and the temperature is very dry. Therefore, we should pay special attention to the diet, eat more fruits and vegetables and some warm ingredients, and maintain a healthy diet. Don't eat too spicy ingredients, otherwise it will easily cause diseases such as excessive internal heat and inflammation.
In some areas of China, there are many key customs and habits from the slight cold to the vernal equinox. For example, old cloth is used for new ones, bacon is made, kitchen gods are sent, and rich food is ended. Slight cold welcomes the Spring Festival. In the past, it was the vernal equinox, and the Spring Festival, the most important festival in China, is around the vernal equinox, so when it comes to slight cold, the flavor of the year becomes stronger and stronger. During the solar term here, everyone gradually prepares for the Spring Festival, cleaning houses, replacing bowls, wooden chopsticks, plates and other happy household items. This is also called "saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new", which means getting rid of bad luck and welcoming the new year with a new look.
Secondly, eat Laba porridge. Laba Festival is a big festival in China. Laba porridge and pickled Laba garlic were eaten on that day, and zongzi was also eaten in some areas. "Children, children, please don't be greedy. It is a year after Laba. " After the Laba Festival, it is necessary to gradually prepare gift boxes for new year's goods in advance and pickle bacon dishes for the New Year. Every household is busy, that is, "busy with the New Year".
To sum up, there are at least ten kinds of customs and habits in the theme activities in this period, namely: eating glutinous rice, drinking, making teeth, sweeping dust, pasting windows, bacon, catching a wedding, going to the market, taking a bath, pasting New Year's Red, etc. "Eating glutinous rice" is a kind of food made of glutinous rice on the day of the great cold solar term, that is, glutinous rice cakes. Some areas make rice cakes and glutinous rice cakes (such as Sichuan and Guizhou provinces).
"binge drinking" is to forget drinking; "Sticking windows" refers to mounting windows with new paper. In some areas, we will continue to cut and paste some auspicious patterns on the windows, which is called "stick grilles".
Sticking New Year's Red is sticking Spring Festival couplets. Generally, Spring Festival couplets are red, which makes them happier. "Tooth-making" is also called "tail luxury food". If you want to worship the landlord, in the northern region, it is the custom to send the kitchen god, worship the kitchen god, and give candy to the kitchen.
Slight cold is the end of a year and the gradual progress of a new year. Although it is cold, it tastes full! The Chinese New Year is coming soon. Is the New Year gift box ready?