12．The ancient Chinese use the traditional Chinese lunar calendar（農(nóng)歷）.In it，the year is divided into 24 solar terms（節(jié)氣）.Here are some things you should know about Major Snow（大雪）.
Snowy winter
In northern China，there is heavy snow in winter and the snow may last a whole day.The snow flies，and because of it，the world turns all white.
Appreciating wintersweet（欣賞臘梅）
Wintersweet is loved by Chinese people deeply for its endurance（忍耐力） in cold winter.Wintersweet，pine（ 松樹） and bamboo are called the "three cold-weather friends".
Eating mutton
Usually，mutton is chosen as the main food during Major Snow.It is good for providing protection against the cold.People in Chongqing like enjoying mutton soup in hot pot or stewed（燉的） mutton soup.
Making sausages
During Major Snow，people in southern China make sausages（臘腸）.Sausages are usually dried in a well- ventilated（通風(fēng)良好的） place in the shade.After a week，people can enjoy them.
| （1） in Chinese lunar calendar |
| Snowy winter |
The heavy snow may last a whole day in northern China.The world is（2） with white snow. |
| Appreciating wintersweet |
Chinese people are fond of wintersweet for its endurance.And people would like to call wintersweet，pine and bamboo（3） . |
| Eating mutton |
Mutton is the main dish on this special day.It is a good way to keep（4） in cold winter.People in Chongqing enjoy it a lot. |
| Making sausages |
It is a tradition for people in the（5） of China to make sausages.After a week of drying sausages，people can enjoy them. |
