Winter Wings: White-Tailed Eagles at Wolong Lake
This Minor Cold, white-tailed eagles soar over the Chinese mainland’s Liaoning Wolong Lake Reserve, hunting beneath the frost and proving winter’s wild beauty lives on.
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Minor Cold (Xiao Han) Arrives: Nature’s Winter Pause Before Spring
On Jan. 5, 2026, the solar term Xiao Han or Minor Cold ushers in nature’s chilliest pause across the Chinese mainland before spring’s first warmth.
Embracing ‘Xiao Han’: The Art and Traditions of Minor Cold ❄️
Discover the traditions of Minor Cold, or ‘Xiao Han,’ the 23rd solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar. Learn about Laba porridge and the beauty of Chinese calligraphy during this chilly season. ❄️
Xiaohan: 🌸 Spring’s First Whisper Amid Winter’s Chill ❄️
Xiaohan is here! 🌸 Discover how Minor Cold brings whispers of spring amid winter’s chill on Sunday, marking a transition in China’s solar terms.
Exploring Xiaohan: Embracing the Minor Cold Solar Term’s Traditions ⛄️
Discover Xiaohan, the Minor Cold solar term, and explore how people embrace winter traditions and fun activities during this chilly period in northern China. ❄️⛸️