In China, there are 24 solar terms in a year. Six of them are in winter. They are Beginning of Winter, Light Snow, Heavy Snow, Winter Solstice, Lesser Cold and Greater Cold.
在中国，一年有 24 个节气。其中有 6 个在冬季。它们是立冬、小雪、大雪、冬至、小寒和大寒。
Beginning of Winter usually falls on November 7th or 8th, when people wear warm trousers to stay cozy. On this day, after a year of hard work, people are happy to have a rest and spend time with their families, including their brothers, sisters and cousins. In ancient times, the northern part of China celebrated Beginning of Winter as the “Small Spring Festival”. People usually had delicious dumplings and mutton soup on that day.
立冬通常在 11 月 7 日或 8 日，此时人们穿上暖和的裤子来保暖。在这一天，经过一年的辛勤劳作，人们乐于休息一下，和家人们共度时光，包括他们的兄弟姐妹和堂（表）兄弟姐妹。在古代，中国北方地区把立冬当作“小年”来庆祝。那天，人们通常吃美味的饺子喝羊肉汤。
Light Snow usually falls on November 22nd or 23rd and Heavy Snow usually falls on December 7th or 8th. When Winter Solstice comes, it brings the shortest day of the year and the longest night. Many places around the country can expect the coldest weather. People usually cancel outdoor activities. When they go outside, they have to wear warm coats and scarves. Trees lose their leaves and the land looks dead. Farmers take care of their sheep and pigs, making sure they are safe in the cold.
小雪通常在 11 月 22 日或 23 日，大雪通常在 12 月 7 日或 8 日。冬至来临时，会伴随着一年中最短的白天和最长的夜晚。全国许多地方都会迎来最寒冷的天气。人们通常会取消户外活动。外出时，他们需要穿上暖和的大衣，戴上围巾。树叶落尽，大地显得毫无生机。农民照顾他们的羊和猪，确保它们在寒冷中安然无恙。
Greater Cold comes after Lesser Cold. The field is covered with snow. And all Chinese are ready to welcome the Spring Festival after it. People take the lanterns and fireworks out, and children use scissors to make paper cuttings. Of course, a new round of solar terms will start.
小寒过后是大寒。田野被白雪覆盖。大寒过后，所有中国人都准备好迎接春节的到来。人们拿出灯笼和烟花，孩子们用剪刀做剪纸。当然，新一轮的节气也将开始。