【学生活动】讲好中国故事：24节气之小雪
发布时间：2023-11-23
小雪题图
Minor Snow, or "Xiao Xue" in Chinese, is the 20th solar term of the Chinese lunar year, lasting from November 22 to December 6. As indicated by the name, the period refers to the time of year when the weather starts getting colder.
小雪是中国农历每年的第 20 个节气，从 11 月 22 日持续到 12 月 6 日。顾名思义，小雪是指天气开始变冷的时节。
According to an old Chinese saying, "If the sky is full of snow during Minor Snow, next year will be a harvest year." The right kind of weather during Minor Snow can benefit the agricultural sector. Low temperatures accompanying the snow can kill some hidden pests and bacteria in the soil, which can reduce pests and diseases in the following year. More importantly, snow cover on the soil acts like a blanket to keep the soil warm. This is favorable for the decomposing process of organic matter in the soil, which will make it more fertile.
中国有句古话："小雪雪满天，来年必丰年"。小雪期间适当的寒冷天气对农业部门有利。伴随小雪而来的低温可以杀死土壤中隐藏的一些害虫和细菌，从而减少来年的病虫害。更重要的是，积雪覆盖在土壤上，就像一层毯子，可以保持土壤温暖。这有利于土壤中有机物的分解过程，从而使土壤更加肥沃。
During Minor Snow, the temperature declines sharply and the air becomes dry. People adjust their eating habits to adapt to the environment. In most of north China, the temperature will drop below zero degrees. People drink more hot soups, such as radish soup, to keep them warm. Meanwhile in some areas of south China, it is customary to eat glutinous rice cakes for more energy.
小雪期间，气温急剧下降，空气变得干燥。人们会调整饮食习惯以适应环境。华北大部分地区的气温会降到零度以下。人们会多喝萝卜汤等热汤来保暖。而在中国南方的一些地区，人们习惯吃糯米糕来补充能量。
Moreover, Minor Snow is the best time to start making preserved foods such as preserved pork or preserved vegetables. Thanks to the cold weather, preserved food can be stored for a long time. During the Spring Festival, a couple of months later, everyone can enjoy the delicious preserved food.
此外，小雪是开始制作腊味（如腊肉或腊菜）的最佳时机。由于天气寒冷，腊味可以保存很长时间。几个月后的春节，大家就可以品尝到美味的腊味了。
许多文人喜欢在小雪天吟诗，并不是偶然的。此时正是“篱菊尽来”，“塞鸿飞去”的季节更替之时，因农作物已收获，大部分的时光是比较清闲寂寥的，因而闲情也成为小雪天文人独抒胸怀的突破口。
《咏廿四气诗·小雪十月中》是唐代诗人元稹写的一首关于小雪（节气）的诗歌，出自敦煌文献。最后，让我们来一同品读一下这首诗词。
莫怪虹无影，如今小雪时。
阴阳依上下，寒暑喜分离。
满月光天汉，长风响树枝。
横琴对渌醑，犹自敛愁眉。
