Characteristics of solar terms and light snow climate

The solar terms and climate characteristics of light snow include the gradual decrease of temperature and the scarcity of precipitation, and it began to enter the ice age.

1, the temperature gradually decreases.

Light snow and solar terms, the temperature began to gradually decrease. Although the temperature at this stage has not reached below freezing point, it has entered an obvious cooling period. In most parts of China, during the light snow solar term, the temperature usually fluctuates around zero degrees Celsius. In the northern region, due to the higher latitude, the temperature drop is more significant, and it has entered below freezing point.

2. The precipitation is getting less and less.

Light snow and solar terms, precipitation is also decreasing. In most parts of China, the rainfall at this stage is relatively small. Although it rains occasionally, in most cases, the form of rain has turned into snow. In the north, as the temperature drops, the snowfall will increase.

3. Start to enter the ice age.

Light snow solar terms, the surface temperature gradually decreased, and began to enter the frozen period. Especially in the north, rivers and lakes have begun to freeze. This icing phenomenon is a common natural phenomenon in winter, which not only changes the shape of water, but also affects the living environment of aquatic organisms.

The origin of light snow solar terms;

Xiaoxue solar term originated from the traditional twenty-four solar terms in China, and it is a festival reflecting the climate phenomenon. It appears on the 22nd or 23rd of 165438/October in the Gregorian calendar every year. The name of this solar term comes from the weather phenomenon, which means that it begins to snow, but the amount of snow is not large, so it is called light snow. The customs and habits of Xiaoxue solar term include eating Ciba, pickled vegetables, drying dried fish, making soup in cook the meat and eating mutton. These customs are mainly to cope with the coming cold weather, store energy and nutrition, and enhance the body's immunity.

The origin of light snow solar terms can be traced back to ancient China's attention to farming culture and observation of climate change. In ancient times, people summarized the time series of 24 solar terms by observing natural phenomena such as astronomical phenomena, meteorology and physical phenomena to guide agricultural activities and people's lives. Light snow is one of the important solar terms, marking the beginning of winter and the approach of snowfall.

With the passage of time, the light snow solar term has gradually evolved into a festival with cultural connotation. In this festival, people will celebrate and commemorate the climate change and farming culture in this period through various activities. Some places will hold activities to worship ancestors and pray for a bumper harvest; In other places, traditional folk performances and celebrations will be held.

The origin and evolution of light snow solar terms is a process with a long history and rich cultural connotation. It is not only an important part of China's traditional solar terms culture, but also reflects people's concern for the natural environment and farming culture and their love for life.