What Is Major Snow?
Today, December 7, 2025, marks the start of Major Snow, one of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese calendar. As temperatures drop and the air turns crisp, communities prepare for winter customs that go back centuries. ❄️
Hands-On Tradition in Taizhou
In Taizhou, kindergartners rolled up their sleeves to learn how to cure preserved pork by hand. Guided by local elders, they massaged salt and spices into strips of pork before hanging them to air-dry. 🐷✨
“I feel like a junior chef!” giggled one child, proudly displaying a salted pork ribbon.
Why Preserve Pork During Major Snow?
The dry, cold air of Major Snow creates ideal conditions for air-drying meat. Families start curing pork now to ensure flavorful, long-lasting provisions throughout the winter—and to savor it during festive gatherings. 🎉
Bridging Past and Present
By inviting the youngest generation to join in, Taizhou locals keep this culinary heritage alive. Every slice of savory pork becomes a tasty link to the rhythms of nature and the warmth of shared tradition. ❤️
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