The traditional Chinese solar terms （节气）

The Chinese lunar calendar （农历）divides the year into 24 solar terms. People created them thousands of years ago to guide fanning. The culture is still useful in today's life.

•Rain Water

It starts in February and ends in March. People often water the plants and corns at the beginning of spring. It's still cold, so keep warm and don't take off thick coats too early. It's healthier to have more porridge during the wet weather.

•Grain Buds （小满）

It begins in May and ends in June. There will be more rain and the temperature is going up. The heavy rain makes the river full. It is a good time to enjoy fish. It's also a key time for protecting farm and garden from pests （害虫）.

•End of Heat

It begins in August and ends in September. People will say goodbye to hot summer and enter autumn. People are busy preparing for the farm. It's necessary for people to get enough rest.

•Winter Solstice （冬至）

It's around December 22. It's just the time to step into Chinese New Year. To keep energy during the cold winter, people eat mutton dumplings or pancakes in northern China. But in the southeast, people like to eat Tangyuan or chicken soup on that day.