Jack is an American student. He is interested in Chinese culture, especially the 24 solar terms. At the same time, he is a food lover. He'd like to know the traditional food on certain days. Can you help him?
Start of Spring (1st solar term), February 3, 4, or 5. After Start of Spring, the weather gets warm and everything turns green. In many parts of China, people eat to welcome spring.
Clear and Bright (5th solar term), April 4, 5 or 6. After this solar term, the sun shines bright, the temperature rises, and the rain starts to increase (增加). People usually fly kites and eat at this time.
Summer Solstice (10th solar term), Jun.21 or 22. When the sun is at its northernmost point, this day has the longest day time of the year in the Northern Hemisphere (半球). As the days become hotter and hotter, people can eat .
Winter Solstice (22nd solar term), Dec.21, 22 or 23. After that, the days become longer and the nights become shorter. Traditionally, families and friends get together and enjoy .
Lesser Cold (23th solar term), Jan.5, 6 or 7. After it, the weather starts to enter the coldest days. People around China are going to prepare for the coming new year. In order to keep warm, it's better to eat food that can provide heat like hot pot and .
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A. Dumplings B. Spring pancakes C. Green rice balls D. Cold noodles E.Laba porridge |
