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 24 Solar Terms -- Major Cold

Major Cold, or Dahan in Chinese, is the last of the 24 solar terms. It usually arrives around January 20-21. During this period, snow, rain and icy cold weather have a big influence on people's lives. During Major Cold, people will prepare for New Year by making Spring Festival couplets, preparing sacrifices, swapping old things with new ones and salting meats.