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.
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