The origin and custom of heavy snow solar terms, among the 24 traditional solar terms in China, heavy snow is a very unique solar term. Just reading the text, we can know that the snowy weather in heavy snow season is bigger than that in light snow season. Let's learn about the origin, customs and solar terms of heavy snow.
The origin and custom of heavy snow solar terms; 1 The origin of solar terms in heavy snow.
On February 7th or 8th of every year 12, when the solar meridian reaches 255 degrees, it is "heavy snow" which is one of the 24 solar terms. Heavy snow, as the name implies, has a large amount of snow. The ancients said: "The great man is prosperous, and the snow man is prosperous here." . At this time, it often snows heavily and widely, hence the name heavy snow.
The custom of heavy snow and solar terms
Enjoy the beautiful snow scene.
In the northern region, whenever it snows, many people have the habit of enjoying snow, stepping on snow and making snowman.
skate
Skating is pomegranate ice and one of the winter sports. It was called ice play in ancient times.
A festival to worship the gods.
Sacrificial activities are held on November 12th of the lunar calendar every year. This time is the snow season. Every morning on this day, every household in the village will prepare a hearty breakfast. The most important thing is to cook a pig's heart as a special sacrifice to the "animal husbandry god" before meals.
What are the characteristics of heavy snow?
The national temperature drop is obvious, the south is dry and occasionally snows, and the south is foggy and warm in the afternoon. These three heavy snow seasons will happen.
The origin and custom of solar terms in heavy snow II. The origin of heavy snow solar terms
Heavy snow is the 2 1 solar term in the 24 solar terms of the lunar calendar, and it is also the third solar term in winter, marking the official start of the mid-winter season; At that time, the sun will reach 255 degrees. "Twenty-four solar terms" said: "There is heavy snow, November Festival, and there is abundant snow so far." Heavy snow means colder weather, and the possibility of snowfall is greater than that of light snow. This doesn't mean that there must be a lot of snowfall.
Heavy snow and solar terms, the longitude of the sun reaches 255 degrees. Heavy snow, as the name implies, has a large amount of snow. The ancients said: "The great man is prosperous, and the snow man is prosperous here." . At this time, it often snows heavily. At this time, the lowest temperature in most parts of China has dropped to 0℃ or below. Often, in areas where cold and warm air meets strong cold air fronts, there will be heavy snow or even blizzard. It can be seen that the solar terms of heavy snow indicate the starting time of this period and the degree of heavy snow, which, like the solar terms of light snow, rain and Grain Rain, directly reflect the precipitation.
The custom of solar terms in heavy snow
salted meat
There is a saying called "light snow pickles, heavy snow pickles", and one of the customs of heavy snow solar terms is bacon. "Before the Chinese New Year, the eaves were fattened first", which means that during the heavy snow and solar terms, many residents will find bacon and sausages hanging on the doorways and windowsills, forming a beautiful scenery. Every household should be busy pickling "salty goods" as soon as the solar term of heavy snow arrives. Whether it is poultry or seafood, fresh raw materials are processed into delicious food by traditional methods to welcome the coming New Year.
Take in extra nutrients
"In winter, mutton is strong, so you can go up the mountain to fight tigers." Old Nanjing loves to eat mutton and snow. Mutton can dispel cold and nourish, replenish qi and tonify deficiency, promote blood circulation and enhance cold resistance. Mutton can also increase digestive enzymes and help digestion. Experts suggest that eating mutton in winter can be matched with yam and medlar, which is more nutritious.
Eat different foods according to the region and the weather. Duck and fish are suitable for warming up in places where it is not too cold in the south of the Yangtze River. The climate in the north is cold, so mutton and beef can be used to replenish vitality and increase the ability to keep out the cold. If the weather continues to be dry, sweet foods such as rock sugar and lily should be added when nourishing to act as a "fire extinguisher" to prevent the body from getting angry. Before and after the heavy snow and solar terms, a large number of citrus fruits went on the market. Eating some properly can prevent rhinitis, eliminate phlegm and relieve cough.
The origin and custom of the solar term of heavy snow 3 "Heavy snow" is the last solar term from winter to the day before, usually on February 7th every year at 65438+ (there are 6 or 8 days in some years). When the longitude of the sun reaches 255 degrees, it is one of the 24 solar terms. Ceng Yun, an ancient man, said, "Great men thrive, and snow thrives here." . At this time, it often snows heavily and widely, so it is called heavy snow. "Twenty-four solar terms" said: "At this time, the snow is abundant."
In ancient times, heavy snow was divided into three periods: "When the cuckoo gull didn't blare; Second, wait for the tiger to pay; Wait for you to stand out. " This means that the weather is cold at this time, and Hao Han birds no longer sing; Because this is the most prosperous period in Yin Qi, the so-called prosperity has fallen, and Yang Qi has sprouted, so the tiger began to courtship; "Liting" is a kind of bluegrass, and it also feels the spiritual germination of the sun and pulls out new buds.
In ancient China, heavy snow was divided into three periods: "A cuckoo gull doesn't crow;" Second, wait for the tiger to pay; Wait for you to stand out. " This means that because of the cold weather at this time, Hao Han birds no longer sing; Because this is the peak period in Yin Qi, the so-called peak turn, Yang Qi has sprouted, so the tiger began to courtship; "Liting" is a kind of bluegrass, and it also feels the spiritual germination of the sun and pulls out new buds.
Timely snow indicates a good harvest.
People often say, "Snow is a good year." Snow covers the earth in severe winter, which can keep the temperature around the ground and crops from falling very low because of the cold current, and create a good wintering environment for winter crops. When the snow melts, it increases the soil water content, which can meet the needs of crop growth in spring. In addition, the content of nitride in snow water is five times that of ordinary rain water, which also has a certain effect on fertile fields. Therefore, there is an agricultural proverb, "This year, the wheat will be covered with three quilts, and next year, the steamed bread will sleep".
In the heavy snow season, except in the winter-free areas such as South China and South Yunnan, the vast land of our country has been covered with winter clothes. The average temperature in Northeast and Northwest China dropped to-10℃, and the temperature in the Yellow River Basin and North China remained below 0℃. In normal years, snowfall has occurred in the Yellow River Basin and northern areas, and winter wheat has stopped growing. After the heavy snow, Jiangnan entered the middle of winter, and the temperature in various places dropped significantly, and freezing often occurred. "After the winter solstice of heavy snow, the water in the basket does not leak" is a true portrayal of this time, but it is not the case in some years. There is no freezing phenomenon in high temperature, which often leads to more rain in the later period.
During the period of heavy snow and solar terms, people should pay attention to the forecast of strong cold air and low temperature by meteorological stations, and pay attention to cold protection and warmth. Effective measures should be taken to prevent crops from freezing injury in winter. Pay attention to livestock freezing and keeping warm.
custom
After the heavy snow, the climate changes rapidly, and the weather gets colder every day. Because there is heating in the north, although it is snowing heavily outside, the interior is warm and harmonious. In the south, it is wet and cold in winter, and even if you stay at home, your hands and feet are easy to get frostbite. So both northerners and southerners should pay attention to keep warm in this cold season. There is a folk saying in northern Shandong that "the road is full, only drink red sticky porridge", which means that when it is cold, you will no longer visit your home, but only drink warm sweet potato porridge at home; In old Nanjing, there is a saying that "light snow pickled vegetables, heavy snow pickled meat". Every household is busy pickling "salty goods" to welcome the New Year as soon as the snow and solar terms arrive.
Everything is hidden in the snow season, and health care should also conform to the laws of nature and work hard on the word "hidden". It is advisable to go to bed early and get up early, and to exercise restraint, especially in the south. People need to keep their lungs clear. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so the elderly should be careful about their lives, exercise properly, enhance their resistance and cope with climate change.
The heavy snow season is characterized by dryness and low air humidity. In addition, clothes should increase with the decrease of temperature, keep warm and close to the skin, and don't make the skin sweat to protect the yang from infringement. At night, the temperature will be lower. When you lie down at night, you should add more clothes and quilts to keep your limbs warm and your blood flowing smoothly, which can avoid many diseases, such as colds, bronchitis, bronchial asthma and cerebral thrombosis.
In the snow season, in this cold winter in the northern hemisphere, the days are short and the nights are long, so there is a proverb that "heavy snow and light snow make endless cooking". It means that because the days are short and the nights are long, the time for housewives to cook three meals a day is almost connected.