Posters: Major Snow

The 24 Solar Terms · Major Snow

Major Snow (Chinese: 大雪), the 21st solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 7. Major snow indicates the start of midwinter when snow becomes heavy and begins to accumulate on the ground. The temperature drops significantly.

During this period, preserving meat, eating good food, having snowball fights and enjoying winter scenery are customs favored by people. All these traditional customs help make the coldest days warm and enjoyable.