Xiaoxue is one of the 24 solar terms. Let’s see when is it? What season is the Minor Snow solar term? When it comes to the tenth month of the lunar calendar, everyone must be familiar with it. The tenth month of the lunar calendar is the same as every month, representing a new month. So, do you want to know what are the do’s and don’ts in the tenth month of the lunar calendar in 2021? Click Mr. Ink to learn more.When is the Minor Snow solar term?The Minor Snow solar term is one of the twenty-four solar terms. The Minor Snow solar term is a climate concept, which represents the climate characteristics during the Minor Snow solar term.The Minor Snow solar term falls on November 22 or 23 of the Gregorian calendar every year, when the sun reaches 240° of the ecliptic longitude. What season is the Minor Snow solar term?The Minor Snow solar term is a solar term in winter. The Minor Snow solar term is the twentieth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms and the second solar term in winter .The reason why the twentieth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms is called "Xiaoxue" is mainly because "snow" is the product of cold weather. The climate during this solar term is not very cold and the precipitation is not heavy, so "Xiaoxue" is used to describe the climate characteristics during this solar term. "Xiaoxue" is a metaphor, reflecting the active cold currents and increasing precipitation during this solar term. It does not mean that there is a small amount of snow during this solar term. Why do we make pickles during the Xiaoxue solar term?Making pickles is one of the customs of the Minor Snow solar term among the 24 solar terms.There is a saying in Nanjing, my country: "Light Snow pickles vegetables, Heavy Snow pickles meat." After the Light Snow, every household begins to pickle and dry various vegetables for winter consumption. In Hangzhou, people often take advantage of this solar term to pickle duck and bacon. After the Xiaoxue solar term, the temperature will drop sharply and the weather will become drier and drier. This is a good time to process bacon. After the Lesser Snow solar term, some farmers begin making sausages and bacon, and store the excess meat using traditional methods so that they can enjoy the delicious food during the Spring Festival. |
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