
2024-10-08
Source:
"Chilling Dew Awakens the Late Autumn, In the morning, we see the chrysanthemums gradually turning yellow." When the first rays of sunlight penetrate the dewdrops condensed among the tree branches, the glittering frost begins to announce the arrival of the cold dew. As the first of the twenty-four solar terms with the character "cold" in it, the appearance of the cold dew officially kicks off the deep autumn season, and also unfolds the poetry and tenderness of nature before our eyes.

I. Cold Dew: The Poetic Flow Hidden in Ancient Books
In ancient texts, the term "Ganlu" was given a romantic and poetic interpretation. The "Explanation of the 72 Solar Terms" records: "In the month of September, the air is cold and moisture is about to condense." At this time, the temperature is even lower than that of "White Dew", and the dew on the ground is colder, about to turn into frost. The ancients divided Ganlu into three phases: "First, the wild geese come in in formation; second, the birds disappear and the sea becomes full of clams; third, the chrysanthemums have yellow flowers." The wild geese fly in orderly formation and migrate south in large numbers. The birds disappear, and suddenly there are many clams on the coast, whose stripes and colors are very similar to the birds, as if the birds have transformed into them. And the chrysanthemums bloom with golden flowers in response to the cold dew. These imaginative descriptions of phenological phenomena depict a vivid autumn landscape, allowing us to glimpse the ancients' meticulous observation of nature and their unique romantic sentiments.

II. Cold Dew: The Folk Customs Enveloped in Fireworks
During the Cold Dew Festival, various folk activities are held across different regions, filled with a rich sense of life. In the south, there is a custom of "eating sesame". An old saying goes, "Eat sesame during Cold Dew Festival, and you won't have white hair until old age". Sesame is warm in nature and sweet in flavor. It has the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys and benefiting the blood. Eating various delicacies made from sesame, such as sesame paste and sesame cakes, during Cold Dew Festival can not only protect against the autumn chill but also embodies people's beautiful expectations for health and longevity. In the north, "climbing high to admire the red leaves" is one of the great pleasures of Cold Dew. The red leaves all over the mountains and fields, under the influence of Cold Dew, are as splendid and eye-catching as the sunset in the sky. People climb to the top of the mountain, look far away, experiencing the magnificent scene of "the frosty leaves are redder than the flowers in February", and also symbolizing "gradual advancement". It also drives away bad luck. Besides, during the period before and after Cold Dew, it is a good time for autumn fishing. Fishes eat a lot to prepare for winter and become exceptionally fat. Many fishing enthusiasts come to the riverside to enjoy the pleasure of fishing, feeling the tranquility and leisure of autumn.

III. Cold Dew: The Health-Supporting Wisdom Hidden in Daily Life Aspects (such as Food, Clothing, Housing, and Transportation)
After the Cold Dew Festival, the climate changes from cool to cold, and one's health care also needs to adapt to the seasonal changes. In terms of diet, one should follow the principle of "nourishing yin and moistening dryness". It is advisable to consume foods that nourish yin and moisten the lungs, such as pears, silver ear mushrooms, mountain yams, and lotus roots, which can not only replenish the body's required moisture and nutrients, but also alleviate the discomfort caused by autumn dryness. At the same time, appropriately increase the intake of warm foods, such as hot porridge and hot soup, to help the body resist the cold. In terms of clothing, it is necessary to add clothes in a timely manner, especially to pay attention to keeping the feet warm. As the saying goes, "Cold starts from the feet", you can choose thick socks and warm shoes, and soak your feet in hot water before going to bed to promote blood circulation and relieve fatigue. In terms of daily life, one should go to bed early and get up early to ensure sufficient sleep, in accordance with the natural law of the body's yin energy gathering. In addition, appropriately engage in some outdoor activities, such as walking, jogging, and Tai Chi, which can not only enhance physical fitness, but also regulate the mood, allowing the body and mind to relax and be nourished in the atmosphere of late autumn.

The Frost Nook is a gift from the season, a love letter written by nature to humanity. It carries the tranquility and poetry of autumn, along with the coldness of the approaching winter, reminding us to cherish the precious moments of the present. Why not during this Frost Nook season, step into nature and feel the deepening autumn atmosphere; taste delicious food and experience the warmth on your tongue; practice health preservation and take good care of your body and mind. May you encounter a unique romance and warmth that belongs to the late autumn in the poetry and warmth of Frost Nook. Join the autumn rendezvous: In Pavarès, you will encounter the true nature of life; the autumn charm created by Pavarès is a response to life. We use technology as the paper and utensils as the ink to write a new chapter in the field of transmission - in the cold autumn light, slow down your pace, touch the temperature of the utensils, immerse yourself in the space atmosphere, and let the autumn charm of Pavarès become the footnote of your spiritual home, and enjoy this gradually intensifying and never fading beauty of life together.