The winter solstice, one of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms, usually falls on December 21 or 22 every year. This day marks the shortest day, the longest night, and the lowest point of yang energy, and this winter solstice seems to be somewhat special, and it is said to be "not seen in 60 years". So, will this year's winter be cold, or will it be a little warm?
We found that this year's winter solstice falls on the 10th day of the 11th month of the lunar calendar, which is the cold season. There is an interesting folklore that circulates among people: "The winter solstice is at the end of the month, and you don't wear a jacket during the New Year." This ancient saying seems to imply that the winter solstice falls just before the moon, which may be a harbinger of more pleasant temperatures during the New Year.
Older generations believe that the winter solstice at the end of the month means that the winter will be milder, especially in the upcoming New Year. According to an old agricultural proverb, people don't have to wear heavy clothes during the Chinese New Year, but can choose a thin padded jacket, as if to tell us that this winter may be different. This expectation and traditional belief makes up people's expectations and speculations about winter temperatures.
Given the variability of weather and seasons, this traditional notion has also been questioned to a certain extent. The 10th day of the 11th lunar month certainly marks the winter solstice, but the actual changes in the weather are complex and varied. However, such legends provide an expectation that the weather will be relatively warm for the upcoming New Year.
In addition to the traditional narrative, the agricultural proverb also provides some interesting clues about this point in time. For example, "the winter solstice is not cold, the summer solstice is not hot" conveys a kind of effect of the weather after the winter solstice on the weather throughout the year, even in the summer. This gives a glimmer of hope for the coming cold season.
This year's winter solstice has encountered a traditional folk saying - "Mother Nine".。This saying comes from the proverb "Gong Jiu freezes the cow to death, and the female nine wears single clothes", where "Gong Jiu" corresponds to the odd number of days in the lunar calendar, and "Mu Jiu" refers to the even number of days in the lunar calendar.
This year's winter solstice coincides with the 10th day of the 10th month of November, which is the "mother nine", which is said to be a relatively pleasant day, with no cold spells and more relaxed and warm.
Conventional wisdom holds that the winter solstice falls during the "Mother Nine" period, suggesting future weather changes. This statement is derived from the summary and observation of past weather patternsIt is believed that the "Mother Nine" season will usher in a milder climate. This may also be one of the reasons why the older generation uses the phrase "never met in 60 years" to describe this year's winter solstice.
However, this statement is still essentially a summary of folk traditions and experiences, and is not based on scientific evidence. The weather is unpredictable and affected by a variety of factors, and a single agricultural proverb may not be able to completely ** future climate change.
Despite this, these folklore and proverbs remain ingrained in people's minds, forming a kind of anticipation and speculation about the changing weather. This traditional concept is not only an exploration of the laws of nature, but also a beautiful expectation for the future. In this cold season, these old sayings also make people look forward to and wish for the upcoming New Year.
In addition to temperature, ancient wisdom also associated the winter solstice with precipitation. There is a proverb that says: "A year of rain looks at the winter solstice".This seems to link the winter solstice with the following year's precipitation. This link may be a rough idea of what people are saying about climate change.
In addition to temperature and rain conditions, the agricultural proverb also gives some clues about meteorological changes. For example,"The winter solstice is cloudy, and the spring drought of the coming year",It was emphasized that the weather on the day of the winter solstice could have an impact on the drought situation in the coming year. This also suggests that the focus on weather changes extends beyond the winter to the following spring.
These old proverbs contain observations and summaries of the weather characteristics of the winter solstice, and the belief that the weather conditions on this day may be indicative of the following year's precipitation. However, weather changes are affected by a variety of complex factorsA single agricultural proverb does not completely lead to the future of the climate.
In ancient societies, people relied on these proverbs and sayings to guide agricultural activities and life planning. This traditional concept has infiltrated the folk and has become a kind of perception and expectation of nature.
While there may be some truth to these proverbs, from the perspective of modern science, changes in weather are more influenced by a variety of factors, such as the climate system and atmospheric circulation. Therefore, this concept of climate based on agricultural proverbs should be regarded as a folk tradition, rather than a strictly scientific means.
However, these old proverbs and traditional ideas still affect people's lives to a certain extent. In the cold winter, people always look forward to a warm spring, and these old sayings have also become a kind of expectation and speculation about future weather changes.
Overall, this year's winter solstice's "not seen in 60 years" is perhaps more of a description, emphasizing that this winter is likely to be relatively warm and unusual. However, for changes in the weather, the scientific method and meteorology** are more reliable.
In any case, we hope that this winter will be safe and warm, and people will be able to enjoy the warmth of family reunion during the winter solstice, and spend a pleasant winter together.