Winter is coming, and the cold is coming. The weather forecast shows that 2024 will usher in a wide range of long-lasting cooling and precipitation processes. This has brought worries to people who are about to usher in the Spring Festival and Spring Festival, fearing that 2024 will be a "cold spring". In fact, as early as ancient times, the old people had very accurate weather observations and methods. They believe that "if the spring is cold or not, it depends on the twenty-fifth day of the lunar month". The 25th day of the lunar month is a very special day, not only the end of the Year of the Rabbit, but also the day before the beginning of the Spring Festival. Older people believe that weather conditions at the beginning of spring, especially temperature changes, can often predict future climate change. Through the interpretation of some agricultural proverbs, we can better understand the meaning of "whether spring is cold or not, just look at the twenty-fifth day of the lunar month".
According to the popular agricultural proverb: "The neck of spring is short, and it warms up early, and there is often a cold spring." The spring neck is long, the spring is late, and there is generally little spring cold. This sentence tells us that if the beginning of spring is before the Spring Festival, it is considered to be a year with a long spring neck, and such a year tends to warm up later, but at the same time, the probability of the occurrence of spring cold is low. On the contrary, if the beginning of spring is after the Spring Festival, it is considered to be a year with a short spring neck, and such a year warms up earlier, but it is prone to inverted spring cold. According to the interpretation of this agricultural proverb, the beginning of spring in 2024 will be before the Spring Festival, which means that this year's spring will warm up later, and there may even be a cold spring.
Another agricultural proverb: "If you hit five or nine tails in spring, you will freeze to death in the coming year." This means that if the beginning of the spring solar term falls on the last day of May 9, then the weather will be very cold in the coming year. The 59th here is the 59th of the lunar calendar, which is the period of transition from the coldest "39 cold day" to the warmer. The ancients observed the trend of the weather behind Wujiu, and summed up this agricultural proverb. What is surprising is that the beginning of spring in 2024 is exactly on the last day of Wujiu, that is to say, "spring hits Wujiuwei", which also indicates that this year's spring will be unusually cold.
There is also a proverb: "The snow flies in the beginning of spring, and the cotton jacket is worn in March." This proverb expresses the effect of rainy or snowy weather on the temperature in the following months during the beginning of the spring solar term. The ancients believed that if it snowed at the beginning of spring, it was still necessary to wear a cotton jacket to keep warm in the third month of the lunar calendar. This saying was very popular in the past, and there is a similar proverb in many places, which is a sign that snow is not so good for the beginning of spring. Because snow in winter is considered precious, while snow in spring is like a tenacious weed, which is difficult to accept. On the day of the beginning of the Spring Festival in 2024, due to the impact of the cold wave, many parts of the country will usher in rain and snow, which further strengthens the possibility of "cold spring".
Although the above agricultural proverb seems to predict the "cold spring" phenomenon in 2024, we must also look at it correctly. Climate change in modern society is complex and changeable, and the agricultural proverbs of the past can only be used as a reference. We also need to pay attention to the forecasts and warnings of meteorological services in order to better cope with possible climate change. At the same time, it also reminds us to prepare for the cold, especially during the Chinese New Year in 2024, and to pay special attention to the weather conditions to ensure our own safety and comfort.
In short, whether the "cold spring" in 2024 becomes a reality, we still need to further observe and verify. The agricultural proverb gives us an ancient and mysterious way of thinking about the future climate, but it is not infallible. In the face of climate change, we need to not only pay attention to conventional wisdom, but also integrate modern technology and data to stay vigilant and make the necessary preparations to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment. Let us face the unknown future with a normal heart, and believe that we can cope with various challenges and welcome the arrival of a beautiful spring.