大雪
Major Snow (大雪)
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Summary
大雪 (Dàxuě), the Major Snow solar term, falls around Dec 6-8. Heavy snow blankets the land. Deep winter stillness. Lamb hot pot (羊肉火锅) and hearty stews are traditional winter foods. Traditional cosmological language describes the year's energy as moving inward.
Key Takeaways- 大雪 is the 21st of 24 solar terms
Meaning and Significance
Heavy snow blankets the land. Deep winter stillness. Lamb hot pot (羊肉火锅) and hearty stews are traditional winter foods. Traditional cosmological language describes the year's energy as moving inward. A time for indoor pursuits, reading, and reflection.
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