The Major Snow is the third Chinese Solar Terms inwinter, which usually falls between 6 to 8 December each year on the Gregorian calendar.Chinese 24 Solar Termsusually reflects the climatic characteristics of the time, and Major Snow is characterized by a significant drop in temperature and an increase in precipitation. In the folk, it is said that "A timely snow promises a good harvest". So, what are the Chinese traditions during the MajorSnow?

Bread is the staff of life. Chinese havedifferentcuisine for each of the 24 solar terms.How can we miss a bowl of lamb soup in winter?In many places, lamb soup is a perfect match for winter! Eating lamb soup during the cold winter will improve your blood circulation and make you feel warm.

"When thestone rollerstopsworking, it's time to drink sweet and sticky porridge". In some areas of northern China, a bowl of sweet potato porridge is indispensable on the day of Major Snow. In addition, to protect you from the cold, the nutrients contained in sweet potatoes can also improve the body's resistance and protect the stomach.

After a hearty meal, a cup of sweet pear soup can help you get rid of the greasy. In addition, the climate in winter is dry and will easy tends to trigger coughs. Pears are beneficial for the lungs and relieve coughs. Apart from pears, lotus roots are also suitable for consumption during the Major Snow. Lotus roots are rich in water, vitamins and dietary fibre. So, a bowl of lotus root soup will afford you a lingering after-taste in winter.

It has long been the custom in China to prepare cuisine according to the Chinese 24 Solar Terms. "Salting vegetables in Minor Snow and salting meat in Major Snow." When Major Snow arrives, families start to salt meat and sausages to welcome the New Year. The fragrance of the sausages and meat hanging in the sunshine is a sign that the Chinese New Year will soon be celebrated with family reunion.

"The plum blossoms are not so white as winter snow;In fragrance, snow can’t match plum blossoms when they blow." On the day of Major Snow, many places in China have the traditions of viewing snow and plum blossoms. Because the plum blossoms usually blossom alone on a cold and windy snowy day, the plum blossom has been given a tough and noble characteristic by the Chinese. There must have a unique lingering charm when you look out of the window at the snowy landscape accompanied by plum blossom.

As the temperature drops during the Major Snow, please remember to keep warm. After learning these customs during Major Snow, which ones you have heard of?