What should we eat on Frost’s Descent Day? What are the customs on Frost Descent Day?
Although Frost Descent is a solar term, it also has many customs and habits. Want to know more about the customs of Frost Descent? The arrival of the ninth month of the lunar calendar also indicates that two-thirds of the year has passed. Pay attention to the September 2021 special topic of Shuimoxiansheng.com to learn more about the ninth month of the lunar calendar!What should we eat on Frost’s Descent Day?During the Frost Descent, there is a saying among the people that "Supplementing during the Frost Descent is worse than replenishing during the Winter". People believe that one should "replenish the Double Ninth Festival" before "replenishing the Frost Descent Festival", and that "replenishing the food in autumn" is more important than "replenishing the food in winter". Therefore, during the Frost Descent, some places have food customs such as "boiling mutton", "boiling sheep's head", and "eating rabbit meat to welcome the frost".1. Persimmon During the Frost Descent, there is a custom of eating red persimmons in some areas. People believe that eating persimmons during the Frost's Descent can not only keep you warm but also strengthen your bones and muscles, making it a very good food for the Frost's Descent. The old people in Quanzhou say that eating persimmons during the Frost's Descent will prevent a runny nose. In some places, the explanation for this custom is that one should eat persimmons on the Frost's Descent Day, otherwise one's lips will be chapped throughout the winter. 2. Duck In southern Fujian and Taiwan, people should eat tonic food on the day of Frost's Descent. There is a proverb in southern Fujian that goes, "Nothing better than replenishing yourself during the year than replenishing yourself during the Frost Descent." This fully expresses the importance that the people of Fujian and Taiwan attach to the Frost Descent solar term. People in southern Fujian usually choose to eat duck as a tonic, so every Frost Descent season comes, ducks in Fujian and Taiwan are very popular. 3. Beef People in Yulin, Guangxi, like to eat beef during the Frost Descent season. On the day of Frost's Descent, people in Yulin eat fried beef noodles for breakfast and fried beef with radish or beef brisket for lunch or dinner to replenish their energy and pray for warmth and strength in the winter. In addition to beef, Yulin people also choose to eat mutton or rabbit meat. What are the customs on Frost Descent Day?1. Tomb Sweeping"Tongli of Qing Dynasty" says: "Every year, on the Cold Food Festival and the Frost Descent Festival, people visit the graves and tombs. On the appointed time, they wear plain clothes and go to the tombs, bringing wine and food, as well as tools for cutting grass and trees. They trim the trees and cut the weeds, so it is called tomb sweeping." This custom has been passed down to this day. 2. Climb The air in forests and mountains is fresh in autumn, with less floating dust and pollutants in the atmosphere. Climbing high and looking far into the distance during the Frost Descent season can not only relax the function of the lungs, but also make you feel relaxed and happy, and can also soothe your mood. 3. Send taro ghost In Gaoming area of Guangdong, there is a custom of "sending away the taro ghost" before the Frost Descent. During the Frost Descent season, people would pile up tiles to form the Pagoda of Hanoi, put dry firewood inside the tower and light it. The stronger the fire burned, the better, until the tiles were red hot. Then they would push down the Pagoda of Hanoi and use the red-hot tiles to heat taro, which is locally called "beating the taro pot". Finally, they would throw the tiles out of the village, which was called "sending away the taro ghost". In this way, people ward off evil and welcome good fortune. 4. Drinking and appreciating chrysanthemums In meteorology, the first frost in autumn is generally called "early frost" or "chrysanthemum frost" because chrysanthemums are in full bloom at this time, which is a good time to appreciate chrysanthemums. There is an ancient saying that "chrysanthemums bloom when frost hits them", so climbing mountains and admiring chrysanthemums has become an elegant activity during the Frost Descent season. It is recorded in "Continued Records of the Strange Things of Qi" by Wu Jun of the Liang Dynasty in the Southern Dynasties. “When frost falls, only this grass grows luxuriantly.” Therefore, chrysanthemum was regarded as “the grass of the season” by the ancients and became a symbol of vitality. The Frost Descent season is when the autumn chrysanthemums are in full bloom. Many places in my country hold chrysanthemum parties at this time, where people appreciate the chrysanthemums and drink wine to show their respect and love for chrysanthemums. Do you want to know your own Bazi? Want to figure out where your golden marriage is? Click on the [Premium Calculation] below to calculate your horoscope and fortune! |
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