24 solar terms - Frost`s Descent

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Frost`s Descent, the 18th solar term of the year, begins this year on Oct 23 and ends on Nov 6.

Frost`s Descent is the last solar term of autumn, during which time the weather becomes much colder than before and frost begins to appear.

Here are eight things you should know about Frost`s Descent.

1. Frosty autumnFrost consists of white ice crystals of frozen water vapor near the ground. During Frost`s Descent, frost begins to appear. But in the lower reaches of the Yellow River region, frost first appears in late October or early November.

2. Eating persimmonsEating persimmons during Frost`s Descent can help people resist the cold and protect their bones.

3. Eating applesThe apple is one kind of recommended fruit during Frost`s Descent. There are many sayings about apples` benefits in China, such as "Eat an apple after meals, even old men can be as strong as young men."

4. Eating pearsThe pear is another recommended fruit during Frost`s Descent, which can promote the secretion of body liquids, clear away heat and reduce sputum.

5. Eating duckIt`s a custom to eat duck on the first day of Frost`s Descent in south Fujian province and Taiwan. Eating duck is a way for people there to gain weight.

6.Eating chestnutsEating chestnuts during Frost`s Descent is beneficial for one`s health. Chestnuts have a warm nature and sweet flavor, and are good for nourishing the spleen and stomach, invigorating the circulation of blood, relieving coughs and reducing sputum.

7. Eating datesThe date is one of the fruits on the market during Frost`s Descent. Nutritious with a great number of vitamins, dates can nourish the blood, decrease blood pressure, and improve one`s immunity. But eating too many could be harmful.

8. Frost`s Descent FestivalPeople in areas such as Daxin county in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region celebrate the first day of Frost`s Descent. With a history of more than 360 years, the festival is to commemorate Cen Yuyin, a heroine in battles against foreign aggression.

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