24 Solar Terms: 8 things you may not know about Frost's Descent

Chinaculture.org | 2016-10-23 08:48

Eating duck

It's a custom to eat duck on the first day of Frost's Descent in south Fujian province and Taiwan. There is a saying in Fujian which goes, “Even nourishing all year is not as good as nourishing the human body on the first day of Frost's Descent.” Eating duck is a way for people there to gain weight.

24 Solar Terms: 8 things you may not know about Frost's Descent

Roast duck with sweet oranges.[Photo/IC]

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