小寒
Minor Cold (小寒)
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Summary
小寒 (Xiǎohán), the Minor Cold solar term, falls around Jan 5-7. The coldest period begins. Laba Festival (腊八) falls during this term — Laba porridge with eight treasures is traditionally eaten in the cold season. Traditional cosmological language describes the yea
Key Takeaways- 小寒 is the 23rd of 24 solar terms
Meaning and Significance
The coldest period begins. Laba Festival (腊八) falls during this term — Laba porridge with eight treasures is traditionally eaten in the cold season. Traditional cosmological language describes the year's energy as at its most contracted. Preservation and protection are the themes.
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