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    Shuangjiang (Frost's Descent) 2011

    Term 18 of 24 · Autumn

    Date

    October 24, 2011

    Lunar Date

    9/28

    Day of Week

    Monday

    Lichun (Start of Spring)
    Yushui (Rain Water)
    Jingzhe (Awakening of Insects)
    Chunfen (Spring Equinox)
    Qingming (Clear and Bright)
    Guyu (Grain Rain)
    Lixia (Start of Summer)
    Xiaoman (Grain Buds)
    Mangzhong (Grain in Ear)
    Xiazhi (Summer Solstice)
    Xiaoshu (Minor Heat)
    Dashu (Major Heat)
    Liqiu (Start of Autumn)
    Chushu (End of Heat)
    Bailu (White Dew)
    Qiufen (Autumn Equinox)
    Hanlu (Cold Dew)
    Shuangjiang (Frost's Descent)
    Lidong (Start of Winter)
    Xiaoxue (Minor Snow)
    Daxue (Major Snow)
    Dongzhi (Winter Solstice)
    Xiaohan (Minor Cold)
    Dahan (Major Cold)
    Spring
    Summer
    Autumn
    Winter
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    Meaning

    Shuangjiang marks the arrival of frost. It is the last solar term of autumn, signaling that winter is approaching.

    Customs & Traditions

    Eating persimmons is believed to protect against colds. In some regions, people climb mountains and enjoy autumn foliage. Tonic foods are eaten to strengthen the body.

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