小寒，是二十四节气中的第23个节气，冬季的第5个节气，干支历子月的结束与丑月的起始。斗指癸；太阳黄经为285°；于每年公历1月5-7日交节。冷气积久而寒，小寒是天气寒冷但还没有到极点的意思，它与大寒、小暑、大暑及处暑一样，都是表示气温冷暖变化的节气。小寒节气的特点就是寒冷，但是却还没有冷到极致。
小寒节气习俗
探梅
Plum Blossom Appreciation
探梅是指寻求和欣赏梅花的行为。梅花是中国传统文化中的重要象征，具有高洁、坚强、谦虚的品格，常被用来激励人们立志奋发。梅花在早春开放，象征着坚韧不拔的精神，在中国传统文化中占有重要地位。
"Plum blossom appreciation" refers to the act of seeking out and admiring plum blossoms. Plum blossoms are an important symbol in Chinese traditional culture. They embody the virtues of nobility, perseverance, and modesty, and are often used to inspire people to strive for their goals. Plum blossoms bloom in early spring, symbolizing an indomitable spirit, and hold a significant place in Chinese traditional culture.
吃糯米饭
Eating Glutinous Rice
糯米饭寓意着温暖和团圆，因为糯米性温，有补中益气、健脾养胃的作用，适合在寒冷的天气中食用，以增强身体的抵抗力1。在小寒节气吃糯米饭，不仅可以让身体感到温暖，驱散寒冷，还象征着家庭的团聚和温暖。
Glutinous rice implies warmth and reunion. Since glutinous rice has a warm nature, it can replenish the middle energizer and vital qi, and nourish the spleen and stomach. It is suitable for eating in cold weather to boost the body's resistance. Eating glutinous rice during the Minor Cold solar term not only warms the body and dispels the cold, but also symbolizes family togetherness and warmth.
腊祭
The La Sacrifice
“腊祭”含意取其有三。一是表示不忘记自己及其家族的本源，表达对祖先的崇敬与怀念；二是祭百神，感谢他们一年来为农业所作出的贡献；三是人们终岁劳苦，此时农事己息，借此游乐一番。
The meaning of "the La Sacrifice" encompasses three aspects. Firstly, it signifies not forgetting one's and one's family's origin, expressing reverence and remembrance for ancestors. Secondly, it is to offer sacrifices to various gods in gratitude for their contributions to agriculture throughout the year. Thirdly, as people have been toiling hard throughout the year and by this time agricultural work has ceased, they take this opportunity to enjoy themselves.
关于小寒的诗句
《窗前木芙蓉》
宋·范成大
辛苦孤花破小寒，花心应似客心酸。
更凭青女留连得，未作愁红怨绿看。
《小园独酌》
宋·陆游
横林摇落微弄丹，深院萧条作小寒。
秋气已高殊可喜，老怀多感自无欢。
鹿初离母斑犹浅，橘乍经霜味尚酸。
小酌一卮幽兴足，岂须落佩与颓冠？
《小寒食舟中作》
唐·杜甫
佳辰强饮食犹寒，隐几萧条戴鹖冠。
春水船如天上坐，老年花似雾中看。
娟娟戏蝶过闲幔，片片轻鸥下急湍。
云白山青万余里，愁看直北是长安。
小寒时节气温骤降，要注意保暖，防止寒邪侵袭，饮食以温补为主，应该早睡早起，有适当的室内外运动，冬季天气寒冷，容易使人情绪低落。要保持愉快心情，出门多带口罩，降低感冒发生几率。
撰稿：曹静（团总支新闻部）
编辑：张雪莹（团总支宣传部）
校对：姜再中
审核：张雪
