Things you should not do at the beginning of winter: go out too early, stay in the sun for too long, and take long baths.

1. Don’t go out too early

Winter has arrived after the beginning of winter. In winter, the temperature outside in the morning is the lowest of the day. Going out can easily cause colds, and the yin energy can also cause colds. Relatively heavy. Non-working people are advised to exercise outdoors after 10 a.m., while those who work every day should wear extra clothes to keep warm.

2. Don’t stay in the sun for too long

In winter, when the weather is cold, many people go to bask in the sun for most of the day. In winter climate, it is necessary to bask in the sun. However, do not bask in the sun for too long in winter. Although ultraviolet rays in winter are not as strong as in summer, the human body is more sensitive to ultraviolet rays in winter than in summer. The skin is easily sunburned and becomes fragile and sensitive, especially children at home, who are not suitable for prolonged sun exposure in winter.

3. Do not bathe for too long.

In winter, the yin energy is heavier. Bathing for too long will reduce people’s yang energy. Moreover, the air in winter is dry and cold, which can easily lead to dry skin of the elderly. It may cause scaling and itching, so it is not advisable to soak in water for a long time. The best frequency of bathing in winter is once every 2 to 3 days.

Custom activities of the Beginning of Winter solar term

1. Fertilizer making

All kinds of plants, except those growing in swamps, mostly absorb fertilizers in the earth city through their roots. nutrients to sustain life. In the mountains where there are no people all year round, the trees are particularly lush and vigorous. It is the dead branches and leaves that rely on the vegetation to grow on their own, which accumulate over time and form fertilizer. In winter, when grass and trees wither, areas close to mountains and forests or those with gardens at home, dead branches and leaves are everywhere, which is the best time for farmers to make compost.

2. Repair farm tools

In the middle of winter, when farming is done, farmers should check and repair all farm tools during their free time. If something is found to be damaged or unusable, it should be repaired or replaced immediately to avoid delaying the farming season in the coming spring. According to the "Book of Rites: Moon Order", the month of Jidong "instructs farmers to put their farming plans on hold and repairs to come, and to equip them with field implements." This is exactly what it means.

The above content must be combined with actual conditions and is for reference only.