The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Cold, the 24th solar term, begins this year on January 20 and ends on February 3. It is the last solar term in winter and also the last one in the annual lunar calendar.

Cold current

During Major Cold, as the cold current moves southward, the weather is very cold. In this period, snow, rain and icy cold weather exert a big influence on people's lives.

Eating rice cakes

In Chinese the word "rice cake" has the same pronunciation with the word "higher in a new year", which symbolizes good luck and continual promotion.

Eating spring rolls

The stuffing inside the spring roll contains meat or vegetables and the flavor can be salty or sweet.

Doing winter sports

In various regions of China, Major Cold is the perfect time for winter sports such as skiing, ice skating and sledding.