Major Snow, or "Daxue" in Chinese, is the 21st solar term on the traditional Chinese calendar, and it falls on December 7 this year.

The arrival of Major Snow marks the beginning of mid winter, meaning the coldest days for most of China. Like Minor Snow, Major Snow brings a change in temperature and precipitation levels. Around this time of the year, northern China usually experiences a drastic drop in temperature and people enjoy charming landscapes of heavy snow.

Watch this video provided by Weather China, the online weather service of the China Meteorological Administration, to find out more.

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