First, let's take a look at what holiday this day is. According to the perpetual calendar, this day is December 2, 2023 in the Gregorian calendar, the tenth day of the eleventh month of the lunar calendar. There is no special festival on this day, but there is an important solar term, which is heavy snowfall. Heavy snow is one of the 24 solar terms, which signifies the third and last snow solar term of winter. Heavy snow means that the weather is cold, the amount of snowfall increases, and heavy snow may occur. Heavy snowfall occurs when the sun reaches 255 degrees of ecliptic longitude, usually on December 7 or 8 every year.
The phenological phenomena of the heavy snow solar term are: the elk horn is solved, the water spring moves, and the rainbow is hidden. Elk horn decomposition refers to the elk beginning to shed its horns in order to reduce body surface area and maintain body temperature. Water spring movement means that the groundwater becomes active, because the groundwater temperature is higher than the surface water, so the groundwater does not freeze. The rainbow is hidden, which means that due to the dry air and low water vapor, it is not easy to form a rainbow.
The folk activities of the heavy snow festival include: eating dumplings, drinking ginger tea, enjoying the snow, having snowball fights, building snowmen, skiing, etc. Eating dumplings is to pray for good weather and abundant crops in the coming year. Ginger tea is drunk to ward off the cold and warm up the body and prevent colds. Snow appreciation is to appreciate the beauty of nature and cultivate sentiment. Snowball fights, building snowmen, skiing, are to increase the fun and exercise.
The health preservation methods of the heavy snow solar term are: eat more warm food, eat less raw and cold food, drink more water, dress more, exercise more, stay up late less, keep warm more, and get angry less. Warm foods, such as mutton, beef, chicken, walnuts, peanuts, red dates, wolfberries, etc., can enhance physical fitness and resist cold. Raw and cold foods, such as ice cream, cold drinks, raw fruits, salads, etc., can be reduced. Drink plenty of water to replenish water, moisturize the lungs, and prevent dryness. Dress more to keep your body temperature and prevent colds. Exercising more can promote blood circulation and enhance immunity. Staying up less late can ensure sleep and regulate endocrine. Keep warm, you can pay attention to protect the head, neck, back, abdomen, feet and other parts to prevent cold. Being less angry can keep you in a good mood, peaceful, and less stressful.
That's all I told you about culture, festivals, and solar terms. I hope you enjoy it, and I hope you can have a warm, happy and healthy winter during the heavy snow season.