The Three Marquis Pheasant enters the water to form its lips

Erhou Land Frozen at the Beginning

When the water begins to freeze

01 Lidong

Lidong is the 19th solar term among the 24 solar terms in China, which intersects between November 7-8 of the Gregorian calendar each year.

Lidong is a seasonal solar term, indicating that winter has entered since then. To establish and establish; Winter is the end, and all things are collected.

After the beginning of winter, the sunshine duration will be shortened, and as time goes on, cold air activities will gradually become frequent, and the trend of temperature decline will accelerate.

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‘Ode to the Twenty Four Qi Poems - Beginning of Winter and October Festival’

Yuan Zhen from the Tang Dynasty

Frost falls cold towards people, and the light ice fills the green water.

The toad will cast a faint shadow, and the wild goose will carry a few lines of debris.

Tian Zhong has collected it and looked at clothing and fur manufacturing.

On the day when a pheasant plunges into water, it will not be difficult to turn into a mirage.

‘Fan Chengda of the Song Dynasty’

In the Boat on the Night of the Beginning of Winter

People grow old year by year, and the cold increases with the rain.

At the top of the mountain, one can see the firewood and fire, and at the bottom of the water, one can see the fishing lantern.

Waves and shadows make a thousand stacks, and sand marks are few edges.

If Emei wants to return to view, it must wait until dawn.

Folk health preservation

Since ancient times, the beginning of winter has been parallel to the beginning of spring, the beginning of summer, and the beginning of autumn, known as the Four Rites。

Lidong is an important holiday in the minds of the people and a season to enjoy a bountiful harvest.

In this special season, we also have many holiday customs.

Generally, it is a custom to celebrate the arrival of the winter solstice by offering sacrifices, eating dumplings, tonifying the winter, and brewing yellow wine.

In terms of dietary health preservation, we should pay attention to eating less raw and cold foods, and eat more warm and thick foods.

In addition, we should also drink plenty of warm water to nourish yin while also nourishing dryness.