The heavy snow solar term is the 2nd1solar term among the 24 solar terms in China, which usually occurs between February 7th and 8th in Gregorian calendar. It is the last solar term in winter and one of the coldest periods in the cold season. The name of the heavy snow solar term comes from the temperature and meteorological characteristics, because there is a lot of snowfall and snowflakes in this period.
The origin of heavy snow solar terms can be traced back to the ancient agricultural society in China. In ancient agricultural society, farmers divided their agricultural activities into 24 solar terms every year in order to better grasp the farming season and farming. The solar term of heavy snow refers to the period from1October 22nd to 1 1 June 6th. This period is the deepening of winter, with cold weather and heavy snowfall, and it is also an important period for farmers to prepare for winter.
Cultural customs of heavy snow and solar terms
Eat jiaozi. Snow solar term is the last solar term in winter, and it is also a relatively cold period, so people will eat some warm food to keep warm. Jiaozi is a traditional winter food in China, and it is called "money bag" because it looks like an ingot, which means that financial resources are rolling. In the solar term of heavy snow, people will eat jiaozi to celebrate the festival, which is also a way of health care.
Worship ancestors. The solar term of heavy snow is also an important sacrificial festival. People will worship their ancestors on this day and pray for their ancestors to bless themselves and their families. In some places, people also hold sacrificial ceremonies, burn incense and paper to show their respect and gratitude.
Play with snow. The solar term of heavy snow is one of the periods with the largest snowfall in winter, and it is also a good opportunity to play with snow. People can make snowmen, have snowball fights, ski and so on, and feel the beauty and magic of winter.