Customs   · Customs of Minor Snow （2010-11-22） The 24 solar terms were made based on the seasonal changes of the lower and middle branches of the Yellow River. Thus the characteristics of every solar term are most obvious there. · Glutinous Rice Cake （2010-11-22） In some areas of the south, people have glutinous rice cakes in the tenth lunar month. Glutinous rice cake was a traditional festival offering in ancient times and used by peasants as an offering to the bull god. · Preserved Pork （2010-11-22） After Minor Snow, the temperature declines sharply and the air becomes dry. It is the best time to start making preserved pork. · Custom of Minor Snow in Old Nanjing （2010-11-22） “To the people foodstuff is all-important.” Unlike today, people in the past only had vegetables from their own farms.

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