The meaning and symbol of frost:

1. Meaning: Frost means the weather is getting colder, the first frost appears, the temperature drops sharply, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. This solar term reflects the phenomenon of cold weather and large temperature differences between day and night, so it is named after "Frost Descent".

2. Symbol: Frost symbolizes the arrival of late autumn and the beginning of winter. At this time, hoarfrost has appeared in the Yellow River Basin of our country, and a piece of silver ice crystal shines on the fertile fields.

3. Cultural significance: During the frost season, the maple leaves transform into red and yellow under the blowing wind of autumn, covering the mountains and fields, and the forests are dyed, which is a spectacular sight. In ancient times, there was a saying that "chrysanthemums bloom when frost hits them." When frost fell, chrysanthemums bloomed. Literati recited poems about chrysanthemums, enjoyed chrysanthemums and drank wine, and held chrysanthemum festivals, which became a major elegant event of the season at that time.

4. Living customs: During the frost season, people have the custom of eating persimmons, believing that this can keep them warm and ward off the cold.