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原创 节气大寒 Major Cold, the 24th solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar, will start on January 20 and end on February 3 in 2026. It's the l1
last
solar term of winter and also the final one in the lunar year. During Major Cold, the weather is often snowy, rainy and pretty cold, which has a big influence on people's d2
daily
lives. Here are four interesting things you should know about Major Cold.
Cold current
Cold air moves s3
south
during Major Cold, making the weather really cold. Even though in some parts of China, it might not be colder t4
than
Minor Cold. In certain coastal areas, the lowest temperatures of the whole year usually happen during this time.
Eating fried spring rolls
In Anqing, Anhui, people have a t5
tradition
of eating fried spring rolls during Major Cold. They take a round, thin, and already-cooked pancake. Then they put meat or vegetables i6
inside
to make a thin roll. After that, they fry it in a pan with oil until it becomes yellow and floats on the oil. These spring rolls can be e7
either
salty or sweet.
Drinking stewed soup
People in Nanjing, Jiangsu, like to drink stewed soup during Major Cold. It makes them feel warm all over. They usually c8
cook
an aged hen with ginseng (人参), matrimony vines (枸杞), and black fungus (黑木耳) to make this delicious soup.
Doing winter sports
As the saying goes, “Dripping water freezes during Minor and Major Cold.” In many places in China, Major Cold is the p9
perfect
time for skiing, ice skating, and sledding. People can enjoy these fun a10
activities
and have a great time in the cold winter.
