Great Cold, the last of the 24 solar terms

Great Cold, the last of the 24 solar terms. It usually occurs on January 20 or 21. Like Minor Cold, Great Cold is also a solar term which indicates the cold degree of the weather. Great Cold means the coldest solar term in a year. After the Great Cold, we usher in solar term reincarnation of the New Year.

In northern China, ice and snow are difficult to melt, so a world of ice and snow will emerge.Although it is the coldest time, it’s also the happiest time for Chinese, who are ready to embrace Spring Festival, the most important traditional festival in China, followed by a new lunar year and a round of solar terms circulation.

During the coldest time of the year, we should continue to go to bed early and get up late, as well as pay much attention to keeping our body and feet warm.