December 7th ushered in the heavy snow season, how much do you know about the Xi of this season?The Xi of the heavy snow season mainly include curing meat, tasting sweet potato porridge, enjoying the scene of the river closure, and enjoying lamb tonics. Now I will introduce you to these four Xi customs.
First of all, the custom of curing meat is indispensable during the heavy snowfall season. Legend has it that in ancient times, there was a monster called "Nian", and in order to avoid its damage, people began to pickle various "salty goods", including poultry and seafood, before the heavy snow festival. These delicacies are processed using traditional methods to create aromatic flavors from fresh ingredients in preparation for the New Year.
Secondly, as the temperature gradually drops, people begin to pay attention to keeping warm, and sweet potato porridge has become a unique delicacy after heavy snowfall. Sweet potatoes are rich in lysine, which helps to promote the maturation of human epithelial cells, improve resistance, and also have anti-dryness effects. Middle-aged and elderly people can especially drink more sweet potato porridge because it is easy to digest, protect the stomach and intestines, and promote bowel movements.
Thirdly, in the north during the heavy snow season, it is common to see the natural landscape of "thousands of miles of ice, thousands of miles of snow drifting", while in the south, there is a beautiful picture of "snowflakes flying, the sky is silver". People can enjoy the frozen river, ice skate and frolic to their heart's content, or enjoy a hot bowl of soup indoors and enjoy the pleasant winter days.
Finally, tonic has become an important activity in the heavy snow season, and "mutton tonic in winter, you can go up the mountain to fight tigers" has become a tradition in old Nanjing. Lamb is rich in nutrients, can ward off the cold, enhance the ability to withstand the cold, and also help promote blood circulation and digestion. In Shanghai, people pay attention to food supplements, such as stewed Chinese cabbage meat, roasted shredded pork, and tasting red hawthorn, which are all dietary Xi habits during the heavy snow season. In addition, fruits such as citrus are also available in large quantities during heavy snowfall, which can be used to replenish moisture and combat winter dryness.