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Great Cold (Dahan 大寒): Reflecting on the Year and Welcoming the Chinese New Year
Great Cold, or Dahan (大寒), is the final solar term in China’s traditional calendar. It usually arrives around January 20, marking the coldest point of winter—and the closing chapter of the lunar ye...
Minor Cold (Xiaohan 小寒): The Quiet Deepening of Winter in China’s 24 Solar Terms
Minor Cold, known as Xiaohan (小寒), is the 23rd of China’s 24 Solar Terms and the fifth seasonal marker of winter. It signals the true arrival of late winter—the moment when cold settles deeply into...
Winter Solstice (Dongzhi 冬至): Embracing Renewal and Warmth at the Heart of Winter
The Winter Solstice (Dongzhi 冬至) is the 22nd of China’s 24 solar terms and the fourth solar term of winter. It usually falls between December 21 and 23, marking the shortest day and the longest nig...
The Ultimate Guide to China 24 Solar Terms: Ancient Chinese Wisdom for Seasonal Living
Have you ever wondered why Chinese people eat dumplings on the Winter Solstice or why tea picked before Grain Rain is considered precious? The answer lies in the 24 Solar Terms (二十四节气).
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