As time goes by, the cold season is approaching, and the winter solstice is approaching. There is an old agricultural proverb that says: "The winter solstice is at the head, and the old cow freezes to death", which makes people wonder if this year's winter will be extraordinarily cold? Is it really a "once in 50 years" cold winter? At this hot moment, let's discuss the winter solstice, the cold wave and the cold degree of this winter.
The winter solstice is approaching, and the earth has entered a cold wave mode
The winter solstice is the 22nd and last of the 24 solar terms. It marks the southward shift of the direct sunlight point to the southernmost point of the Tropic of Capricorn, and is the day with the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day, the chill of the earth reached its peak, as the agricultural proverb says: "The winter solstice is at the head, and the old cow freezes to death".
The arrival of the winter solstice is often accompanied by a cold wave. A cold wave is cold air from a polar or cold region that pushes along a certain latitude line toward a lower latitude. This cold air has a strong chill and when it arrives, it will bring a wide range of cooling, covering the earth with a layer of frost.
The proverb "the winter solstice is on the head, the old cow freezes to death" comes from the life experience of ancient agrarian societies, and it reflects people's deep understanding of the sudden drop in temperature on the day of the winter solstice. On this day, the direct point of the sun moves south to the southernmost point of the Tropic of Capricorn, the days are the shortest, the nights are the longest, and the extreme cold gradually intensifies.
People in agrarian societies observed that after the winter solstice, the weather became colder and the earth gradually went into a frozen state. There is a saying that livestock, especially old cattle, is susceptible to extreme cold weather due to their relatively weak constitution and relatively poor adaptability to cold.
The ancients vividly described the change of climate with typical life phenomena, and through such agricultural proverbs, people deeply realized the arrival of the cold wave after the winter solstice, and reminded everyone to strengthen cold protection and warmth, especially for the old and weak livestock to pay special attention. Such traditional wisdom not only has practical application in agrarian societies, but also provides future generations with in-depth thinking about the changing seasons.
Is this a "once in 50 years" cold winter?
The statement about whether this year will usher in a "once in 50 years" cold winter has attracted widespread attention and speculation. First, we need to understand that weather changes are influenced by a variety of factors, including atmospheric circulation, ocean temperature, solar activity, and more. Therefore, it is not easy to judge whether a season is a "once in 50 years" cold winter.
However, some phenomena have been alarming this year. In the past period of time, many places in the northern part of the mainland have ushered in cold waves, with temperatures plummeting and frequent snowfall. This series of weather changes seems to suggest that this year's winter may be harsh. But more detailed meteorological data and scientific research are needed to determine whether it has really reached the level of "once in 50 years".
The winter solstice is an important time for health preservation, because after this day, the days gradually become longer, the yang energy begins to rise gradually, and the yin energy gradually subsides. Traditional health theories believe that the winter solstice is the best time to take supplements. At this time, the body's yang energy gradually develops, and tonic can help improve immunity and strengthen physical fitness to better resist cold.
For the winter solstice, you can choose some warm ingredients, such as longan, red dates, walnuts, pine nuts, etc., which help warm the body and replenish energy. In addition, you can also choose some foods that are beneficial to nourish yin and dryness, such as pears, lilies, lotus seeds, etc., to help regulate lung qi and increase body hydration.
The ancients often said: "The winter solstice is a yang, and the cold wave may be advanced." This shows that after the winter solstice, the yang energy gradually rises, but in this process, the cold wave may still come earlier. This is also the reason why the agricultural proverb mentions that "the winter solstice is at the head, and the old cow freezes to death". Through the observation of natural phenomena, the agricultural proverb summarizes these profound truths, which have a positive guiding role for us to better understand climate change and take corresponding protective measures.
The winter solstice is approaching, and we are ushering in the last solar term of the four seasons of the year. Whether the arrival of the cold wave means that this year will be a "once in 60 years" cold winter still needs scientific data and further observations to verify. In this cold season, you may wish to use traditional health regimens to take proper nourishment and enhance the body's resistance. At the same time, we should also pay attention to meteorological warnings, prepare for cold and warmth, and spend this cold and interesting winter together.