24 Solar Terms: 6 things about Major Snow

The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Snow (Chinese: 大雪), the 21st solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 6 and ends on Dec 20.

During Major Snow, the snow becomes heavy and begins to accumulate on the ground. The temperature drops significantly.

Here are six things you should know about Major Snow.