“Frost” usually happens on October 23 or October 24 each year when the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 210 degrees.
As the last solar term in autumn, temperature in many places reach 0 degree Celsius. The vapor in the air freezes on the ground in the form of tiny ice needles or hexagonal flower shapes. The leaves fall and worms stop eating and prepare for hibernation.
Traditional Customs and Seasonal Food
In many areas in China, people eat persimmon at this time. As an old saying goes, “Eat persimmon. No running noses.”
This period is the peak time for chronic gastritis and gastro duodenal canker. Aged people can sometimes get arthritis. Eating pear, apple, ginkgo, onions and leaf mustard can relief these symptoms.
(Note: Some words are selected from Hujiang English and some pictures from internet.)
