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Daxue (大雪) — Greater Snow
Around December 6-8; heavy snowfall arrives across northern China; deep winter begins.
Daxue occurs at celestial longitude 255°, around December 6-8. Heavier snowfall and persistent cold settle across northern China; deep winter truly begins.
Tradition: hot pot dinners gather families; salted fish (腌鱼) preparation. Climate: rivers and lakes start freezing in the north; southern regions enter their cold rainy season.