What are the customs of the first frost?

The "first frost" is the eighteenth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms of the lunar calendar and the last solar term in autumn, which means that winter is about to begin. A leaf knows the first frost, and a rain feels late autumn. The first frost solar term means that the weather is getting colder and the first frost appears. At this time, frost has appeared in the Yellow River Basin of China, and pieces of silver ice crystals are shining in the fields thousands of miles away. There is a folk proverb that "it is better to make up the first frost one year", which shows the influence of this solar term on people.

Appreciate the beautiful chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums were in full bloom during the first frost. In ancient times, chrysanthemums were appreciated in this solar term. 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.

In the eyes of the ancients, chrysanthemum has extraordinary cultural significance, and it is considered as a "life-prolonging guest" and an old grass. "Miscellaneous Five Elements Book" says: Plant "Three Poplars and Cornus officinalis" beside the house to prolong life and eliminate disasters. In ancient times, the late autumn chill invading the body was often regarded as a ghost, which could drive away wind, evil spirits and cold. Cornus officinalis is used by people to drive away diseases and treat diseases.

Meteorology, the first frost in autumn is generally called "first frost" or "chrysanthemum frost", because chrysanthemums are in full bloom at this time, which is a good time to enjoy chrysanthemums. Speaking of enjoying chrysanthemums, the water park in this city is a good choice. Now, the 20 17 "Yao Ju Golden Gate" Chrysanthemum Exhibition will be held in the water park bonsai garden, which will last until 10, 65438+29, and will be open to the public free of charge.

Climb the peak

In the "first frost" season, there is a custom of climbing high and overlooking. The sky is high and the clouds are light, and the maple leaves are all dyed. It's pleasing to the eye to climb the mountain, but you should also pay attention to it. Climbing time should avoid the morning and evening when the temperature is low. When climbing a mountain, walk calmly and slowly to prevent sprained waist and legs; Don't walk too fast when going downhill, so as not to hurt your knees or pull your muscles. In the process of climbing, we should adapt to the change of temperature by increasing or decreasing clothes; When resting, don't sit on the wet ground and at the tuyere; You can loosen the button a little when you sweat. Don't take off your clothes, take off your hat, lest you catch cold.

Mountain climbing can obviously increase people's lung ventilation and vital capacity, enhance blood circulation and increase cerebral blood flow, so as to achieve the purpose of strengthening the body and preventing and treating diseases. Moreover, mountain climbing can also cultivate people's will and cultivate people's sentiment.

What needs special attention is that people with cardiovascular diseases, emphysema and bronchitis should be cautious when climbing mountains. Those with good heart compensation function can participate in slight mountaineering activities, and those with poor compensation function should not climb mountains reluctantly to avoid accidents.

Taro delivery ghost

The children built the Vatican Tower with tiles, put firewood in the tower and lit it. When the tiles burned red, they destroyed the tower to stew taro, which was called "taro pot", and then threw the tiles outside the village, which was called "sending taro ghosts" to eliminate the ominous and show people's simple auspicious concept.

Do you know any other customs?