What are the customs of the first frost?
1, first frost Gauteng
In the first frost, there is a custom of climbing high and overlooking. Mountain climbing can not only make your lungs comfortable, but also make you feel relaxed and relaxed. The sky is high and the clouds are light, and the maple leaves are all dyed. Feast for the eyes, feast for the eyes, but also pay attention to it.
2. Enjoy chrysanthemums in the first frost
In ancient times, there was a saying that "frost blooms chrysanthemums", so climbing mountains and enjoying chrysanthemums in the first frost became an elegant activity. It is recorded in "Continued Harmony" by Wu Jun of Nanliang. This grass was the only one that flourished during the first frost.
Therefore, chrysanthemum was regarded as "grass in season" by the ancients and became a symbol of vitality. The first frost season is when autumn chrysanthemums are in full bloom. Many places in China will hold chrysanthemum parties at this time to enjoy chrysanthemums and drink alcohol to show their respect and love for chrysanthemums.
3. First frost to pull out radish.
In Shandong Province, there is an agricultural proverb, "Summer sorghum, Bailu Valley, first frost pulls radish", so first frost, Shandong people, like to eat radish. There is a saying of "first frost radish" in agricultural proverbs, which means that the temperature difference between morning and evening is large during the first frost, and the frozen skin will appear if the radish is not harvested in time in the open field, which will affect the quality and harvest of radish.
Historical background of the first frost:
First of all, the historical background of the first frost is closely related to the ancient farming culture in China. People in ancient farming society in China paid great attention to the change of weather and the growth cycle of crops in order to arrange farming activities reasonably. The growth of crops is influenced by climatic factors, such as the appearance of first frost, which means the coming of cold weather. Farmers need to make corresponding preparations, such as harvesting crops and storing food for winter.
Secondly, the first frost has rich records and significance in ancient literature. As early as the Spring and Autumn Period, there were records about solar terms in Zhou Li, Shangshu and other ancient books, including the first frost. These documents record the climate characteristics and agricultural activities of the first frost solar terms in detail, providing important reference materials for future research.
In addition, the first frost has certain symbolic significance in the traditional culture of China. The first frost came, the weather was cold, and the earth began to condense, indicating that winter was coming. This solar term is often mentioned in China's ancient poems. The poet described the scene of the first frost season in vivid language and expressed their thoughts and feelings about the seasonal changes.