Today is December 22nd, the ninth day of the 11th lunar month. When I get up in the morning and open the curtains, a ray of sunshine comes in my face, which reminds me of the words of my ancestors, "I am most afraid of the ninth day of November", which is a common saying widely circulated in rural areas of the mainland. It reflects deep concerns about climate change on a particular date. And today, it is the ninth day of the first month of November, and the weather is clear. So, where does this concern come from, and how does it affect our lives?
To understand the phrase "the most feared day of November", we must first understand the climatic characteristics of this date. According to the historical data of the continental meteorological department, the weather conditions on the ninth day of November vary greatly from year to year. Sometimes it's sunny, sometimes it's raining or snowing. Why, then, do people "fear the ninth day of November"?
Behind the saying "I am most afraid of the ninth day of November" reflects people's concerns about climate change and their adherence to traditional beliefs. In rural areas of the mainland, agricultural production is often arranged according to the traditional lunar calendar and climate change. The ninth day of November coincides with the winter solstice, which is a critical period for crop growth. If the weather is clear on this day, it means that the temperature is higher, which may adversely affect the growth of crops. Therefore, people will worry about the sunny day of this day.
Regarding the proverb on the ninth day of the first month of November, the ancestors left a lot. Among them are:
01, "The ninth day of the winter month is full of stars, and the Ming Dynasty will definitely have a strong wind". The meaning of this sentence is that if the night of the ninth day of the winter month is a sunny day full of stars, then tomorrow there will be a strong wind.
02, "Nine snows at the beginning of winter, and rice will fall in the coming year". The meaning of this sentence is that if it snows on the ninth day of the winter month, then the price of rice and rice will fall next year. From this sentence, we can predict that the coming year should be a good year.
The saying "I am most afraid of the sunny day in early November" reflects people's powerlessness and concern in the face of climate change. However, with the development of science and technology, we have the ability to predict and respond to climate change. In addition, we also need to change the traditional concept of no longer relying only on the traditional lunar calendar and climate change to arrange agricultural production, but rationally arranging agricultural production based on scientific climate data. Only in this way can we ensure the stability and development of agricultural production in the context of climate change.