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202 1 what time is the winter solstice?

202 1 what time is the winter solstice?

According to the calendar, this year's winter solstice falls on Tuesday of 65438+February 2 1 Sunday, with the specific time of 23: 59: 9, which falls on the lunar calendar 1 1 month 18. Winter belongs to the fourth solar term, ranking 22nd in the whole year, when the solar meridian reaches 270. The shortest and longest days. Winter is winter, and extremes are extremes. As the saying goes, "Qi begins in winter". Because from beginning of winter, life activities began to turn from decline to prosperity, from static rotation. Representing the beginning of the next cycle is an auspicious day, which is not only an important solar term, but also a traditional festival related to folk customs. People will celebrate it with various activities.

What are the traditional customs?

Eating Winter Pill: Actually, it is a kind of glutinous rice dumpling, which is filled with glutinous rice and stuffed with sugar, meat, radish, fruit and shredded radish. It is not only eaten by family members, but also given to relatives and friends as a sign of blessing, because its shape is round and has the meaning of reunion.

Eat jiaozi: As the saying goes, it's delicious but not as good as jiaozi. Northern residents like to eat jiaozi in winter solstice, add their favorite fillings and cook a pot for the whole family to share. It is nutritious and can also be used as a sacrifice.

Grave-sweeping and ancestor worship: In some areas, relevant offerings will be brought to graves to worship ancestors on this day, hoping to express their thoughts for their ancestors by burning incense and paper money, and hope that people in this world will have a better life.

How to keep fit in this season?

(1) It's good to do some healthy leisure activities, calm down and worry less, keep cheerful and optimistic, and don't worry about trivial things, such as playing chess, playing Tai Ji Chuan, or doing aerobics.

You can soak your feet before going to bed, and your blood will be smooth, because it is most important to keep warm at this time, which can avoid many diseases. While keeping warm emphasizes the head and feet. If the wind is strong, wear a hat when you go out.