As the Xiaohan solar term on January 6 approached, a cold snap swept in. Xiaohan, as one of the 24 solar terms, is characterized by a drop in temperature, but it does not reach the coldest season. In such a climatic background, there are many proverbs about Xiaohan that are circulated among the people, which contain rich weather wisdom.
"The river is not closed in the cold and there will be many hailstorms in the coming year" is a summary of farmers' observations on the weather. They found that if the river does not freeze during the cold season, there may be more hailstorms in the following summer. Such experience is of great guiding significance for the cultivation of crops.
There is also a saying in the agricultural proverb that "the small cold is not cold, and the Qingming quagmire". It means that if it is not cold in the cold season, the fields are still muddy in the Qingming season, which affects spring ploughing. This proverb reflects the influence of the cold climate on the agricultural season.
This year's cold season was unusually warm, with warm weather of around 10 to 20 degrees Celsius in many areas. This climate is very different from the traditional image of cold and cold, and it also makes many agricultural proverbs seem less applicable.
The agricultural proverb "If there is no snow in the cold and there is no wheat harvest in every house", the agricultural proverb expresses the protective effect of snow on crops. Snow can cover crops, reduce the damage of cold winds, and if there is no snow in the cold season, it is not good for winter crops such as wheat.
The most eye-catching agricultural proverb is "a little cold and warm, and graves are everywhere". This proverb is meaningful, not only describing weather phenomena, but also implying that a mild winter may have a negative impact on agricultural production in the coming year.
While the public enjoyed the warmth and cold, they also began to think about the accuracy of these agricultural proverbs. With the progress of science and technology, the accuracy of weather forecasting has been greatly improved, and whether traditional agricultural proverbs can still be used as a guide for agricultural production has become a question worth exploring.
In such a special small cold solar term, we should not only appreciate its warmth, but also be wary of abnormal weather signals that may be hidden in it. The wisdom of the agricultural proverb is the crystallization of the ancestors' long-term observation of the laws of nature, although it cannot be generalized, but in some aspects it still has reference significance.
The weather knowledge and agricultural experience contained in agricultural proverbs played an important role in guiding agricultural production in ancient times. In modern society, although science and technology are more advanced, the value of agricultural proverbs as a cultural heritage can still remind us to pay attention to the subtle changes in the natural world.
In this small cold season, we may be able to get a glimpse of the wisdom of living in harmony with nature from these simple but profound agricultural proverbs. No matter how the times change, people's respect and recognition of the laws of nature are still our common wealth.