What is the difference between the Winter Solstice and the Beginning of Winter in 2017?
Among the 24 solar terms in China, there is the Winter Solstice and the Beginning of Winter. Their names and meanings are similar, so what is the difference between them? In the eleventh month of the lunar calendar, whether it is weddings or family affairs, everything is happy. The Fortune Teller website brings you the blessings of the winter month to bring you auspicious warmth. I wish you all the best!What is the difference between the Winter Solstice and the Beginning of Winter in 2017?Introduction to Winter Solstice <br /> In astronomy, the Winter Solstice is regarded as the beginning of winter, which is obviously too late for most parts of China. During the winter solstice, the average temperature in the northwestern plateau is generally below 0℃, and in the southern region it is only around 6℃ to 8℃. However, in the low-altitude river valley areas of the southwest, even in early January, the coldest month there, the average temperature is still above 10℃. It can be said that autumn goes and spring comes, and there is no winter all year round.Introduction to Beginning of Winter <br /> In ancient China, three phases were set every 5 days after Beginning of Winter: "The first phase is when the water begins to freeze; the second phase is when the ground begins to freeze; the third phase is when pheasants enter the water and become clams." At this solar term, the water can already freeze; the ground also begins to freeze; the pheasant in the third phase "pheasants enter the water and become clams" refers to large birds such as pheasants, and clams are large clams. After Beginning of Winter, large birds such as pheasants are rare, but large clams with shells similar in lines and color to pheasants can be seen on the beach. Therefore, the ancients believed that pheasants would turn into big clams after the beginning of winter. The difference between the meanings of Lidong and Dongzhi <br /> Lidong: Winter is the end, which means that crops should be stored after harvest. Winter begins on this day. Winter Solstice: The shadow of the sun is the longest. On this day, the day in the northern hemisphere is the shortest, the night is the longest, and the coldest days of winter begin. The meanings of Lidong and Dongzhi are different . Lidong: It means the beginning of winter. “Li” means to start. At this time, the weather starts to turn from cool to cold. It is usually around November 7th in the Gregorian calendar every year. Winter Solstice: It means winter is here, “至” means arrive; the weather becomes cold at this time. The winter solstice usually falls around December 22nd of the Gregorian calendar every year. The customs of Lidong and Dongzhi are different <br /> Lidong customs: welcoming winter, celebrating winter, and eating dumplings. Winter Solstice customs: eating dumplings, Tengzhou mutton soup, Jiangnan rice, Taiwanese glutinous rice cakes, Taizhou Leiyuan, Suzhou wine, and Jiangxi glutinous rice cakes. |
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