December 27, 2018

Empat Musim dan K-Pop


Sebelum tahun 2016, saya selalu bingung dengan urutan musim negara subtropis. Bingung kapan waktu terjadinya empat musim itu. Sampai akhirnya kenal K-Pop di penghujung tahun 2011 dan berlangsung terus hingga sekarang.

Apa hubungannya K-Pop dengan empat musim?

K-Pop adalah budaya yang datang dari negara Korea Selatan. Negara itu punya empat musim. Setelah tahun demi tahun mengamati comeback artis-artis K-Pop akhirnya saya hafal urutan empat musim. Soalnya mereka, artis-artis itu, suka ada comeback tiap musim. Ya nggak satu grup empat kali comeback dalam setahun juga sih. Bergiliran, misal grup ini spesialis musim panas, grup itu spesialis musim dingin, dll dsb, seperti itu. Thanks K-Pop!

Hal-hal menarik yang terkait dengan empat musim (musim dingin/winter, musim semi/spring, musim panas/summer, dan musim gugur/autumn) ada di postingan ini. Seluruhnya dalam bahasa Inggris karena saya copy paste intisari dari sebuah website. Happy reading!

(Link asli tetap saya sertakan kok jangan khawatir)


Winter
cr: JYP Ent.

Winter, the coldest season of the year, comes between autumn and spring. In the Northern Hemisphere, it falls around December 21, and in the Southern Hemisphere it occurs around June 21. It is the shortest day of the year, and has been noted and celebrated by a wide variety of cultures around the world.

People living in the Northern Hemisphere are more likely to experience a colder winter than those in the Southern Hemisphere. This occurs because there are a few major differences between the two hemispheres when it comes to factors that affect climate: the size of a land mass, how close the land is to a polar region and the amount of ocean coverage. Ocean is the temperature moderator. Oceans cover 81 percent of the Southern Hemisphere, compared to only 61 percent in the Northern Hemisphere. All of this water, which stores and conducts heat better than land, helps keep temperatures somewhat warmer and more stable.

During winter, some animals migrate, which means moving to another area for a season's time. Usually, animals go south to warmer areas during the winter. Migration isn't just about staying warm. Animals can be forced out of their normal habitat because of changes in their food supply and introduction of new bacteria or viruses (due to the change in climate) where they have poor resistance.

Others animals begin a period of hibernation during the winter, passing much of the season in a near-sleep state. Because many plants die or are dormant, animals may stockpile food to help them through periods of want.

Some animals may also change their appearance. Animals such as hares and foxes may change their coloration to blend into snowy landscapes better. Other animals might grow thicker fur to help them to stay warm.

Cold winters can quickly bring on life-threatening medical conditions, such as hypothermia. Hypothermia is when a human's body temperature drops below 35 C. Cold temperatures and wind chill can make a person's body temperature drop in just minutes. The cold temperatures can also cause frostbite, the freezing of skin and tissue. To avoid hypothermia and frostbite, it is important to keep all skin covered and dry during cold weather. Once a person has hypothermia or frostbite, the primary treatment is rewarming the patient.




Spring
cr: Source Music

Spring is the season of new beginnings. Fresh buds bloom, animals awaken and the earth seems to come to life again. Farmers and gardeners plant their seeds and temperatures slowly rise. North of the equator, meteorological spring takes place in March, April and May, while in the south it is characterized by the months of September, October and November.

Spring is often marked by increased rainfall, which helps to water the infant seeds taking root in the ground. Animals that spent the winter in hibernation come out of their dens, while those that traveled to warmer regions return. Many animals give birth in the spring.

The rising rainfall of spring may bring with it an increase in flooding as melting snow overwhelms rivers. Spring may also boast storms, as warm air from the equator combines with still-cool air farther north or south. Tornadoes are common during the spring in the United States as air of different temperatures combine.

Many cultures celebrate the return of spring, the blossoming of nature or the rise of the vernal equinox. In Japan, the annual blossoming of cherry trees has become a significant national event. Cherry blossoms, or sakura, symbolize the transience of life, which is a major theme in Buddhism. Spring in many countries with a strong Christian tradition is marked by Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his triumph over physical death. However, it has roots in older traditions. Easter is derived from a much older celebration of fertility and rebirth, the Celtic festival of Ostara. The bunnies and the eggs are symbolic of fertility and reproduction.

"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt."
— Margaret Atwood



Summer
cr: SM Ent.

Summer is the warmest season of the year, falling between spring and autumn. June, July and August are considered summer, north of the equator, and December, January and February are summer to the south. During these months, temperatures tend to be higher than over the rest of the year.

Weather in the summer grows warmer, and in some areas, the heat translates to drier temperatures. This hot, dry time of year can lead to droughts, where water is in short supply. Heat waves, times of excessively hot weather that include spikes in temperature, can also occur during the summer. Both can create a number of problems for people and wildlife.

Summer is road trip time. Hundreds of thousands of families and friends take advantage of sunny, warm weather and hit the road, heading for beaches and lakes, national parks and reserves.

The summer road trip is deeply rooted in the American culture. It began in the aftermath of World War II, American society experienced many changes to everyday living. At roughly the same time that the infrastructure of roads and highways underwent increased development and improvements, cars became more affordable and attainable to the average family.



Autumn
cr: RBW

Sandwiched between blazing summer and chilly winter, autumn is the "cooling off" season. Nighttime arrives earlier, temperatures begin to drop and most vegetative growth decreases. Animals begin to prepare for the dearth of food that generally comes during the winter, gathering supplies or traveling to warmer climates.

In the Northern Hemisphere, meteorological autumn occurs in September, October, and November. In the Southern Hemisphere, this is March, April, and May.

Autumn, of course, is also known as fall, primarily in the United States. The period of transition between summer and winter came to be known as "harvest." "Autumn," a Latin word, first appeared in English in the late 14th century, and gradually gained on "harvest." In the 17th century, "fall" came into use, almost certainly as a poetic complement to "spring," according to "Folk Taxonomies in Early English" (Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 2003) by Earl R. Anderson.

In response to chilly temperatures and the changes in daylight, leaves stop producing green-tinted chlorophyll, which allows them to capture sunlight and make energy. Because chlorophyll is sensitive to the cold, certain weather conditions like early frosts will turn off production more quickly.

Meanwhile, orange and yellow pigments called carotenoids — also found in orange carrots — shine through the leaves' washed out green. The red color in some leaves comes from anthocyanins, which unlike carotenoids, are only produced in the fall. They also give color to strawberries, red apples, and plums. But red leaves are also signal of distress. If you see leaves of a tree turning red early, in late August, the tree is most likely suffering from a fungus or perhaps a ding from a reckless driver.

Autumn, or fall, is rich with different festivals which mainly celebrate the return of light, harvest, and, like spring, rebirth through death. For example, the harvest festival in the United Kingdom is a time when people give thanks for the fruits of the land and collect food to donate to those in need. Another example of this would be Thanksgiving, which is celebrated in the United States. It is a historical commemoration, but it has a spiritual dimension strongly associated with homecoming and giving praise for what has been bestowed upon human. Further examples of fall's ties with giving thanks and rebirth is Halloween (All Hallows Eve) celebrations on October 31. It reminds people of the connection with death, the spirits of those who have left this earth, and thus rebirth.

The season is often regarded as a melancholy time and has inspired many writers and poets. A quote about autumn:
"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."
— Albert Camus



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