Winter is about to begin in earnest.
I'm starting to find it a hassle to get out of bed in the morning...
This time we will talk about the 20th season of the 24 solar terms, Rittou.
What is the beginning of winter?
The beginning of winter refers to the period from November 8th to November 21st .
The temperature is dropping and signs of winter are beginning to appear.
It's about time to start preparing kotatsu tables and enjoying hot pot together.
"Risshun," "Risshun," "Risshun," and "Risshun"
Each one has a "standing" " is attached, "Tachi" means the beginning of a season or the change of seasons.
"Ritto" means the beginning of winter.
Foods for the beginning of winter
At this time of year, pears, persimmons, radishes, and Chinese cabbage are in season.
There is also a custom of eating winter melon at the beginning of winter.
Winter melon is actually in season in the summer.
Its thick skin means that it can be stored in a cool, dark place and last until winter, which is why it is called winter melon.
It is rich in vitamin C, making it perfect for preventing colds.
However, summer vegetables also have the effect of cooling the body, so eat them in moderation.
Flowers of the beginning of winter
The flowers that mark the beginning of winter are camellia and daffodil .
Camellia flowers are similar to camellias, but they bloom earlier, from October to December.
Another feature is that the flowers are thinner and flatter than those of camellias.
Here's how to tell them apart!
Daffodils are cold-resistant and bloom even in the snow, so they are also known as "flowers in the snow" and are considered to be auspicious flowers for the New Year.
When daffodils bloom, they give off a faint, sweet fragrance.
It's a little sexy.
72nd generation
- Camellia flowers begin to bloom.
- The earth begins to freeze .
- Daffodil flowers bloom
*The 72 seasonal divisions (shichijunikou) are a system of representing the seasons devised in ancient China. They refer to the 24 solar terms further divided into three periods of approximately 5 days each.
We tend to think of flowers as blooming in warm seasons, but there are also plants that start blooming in winter.
It might be fun to take a walk and look for plants that signal the arrival of winter.
Author: Sekido Edited by: Yui and Kambara
