What is the traditional festival of winter solstice?

The winter solstice is one of the traditional festivals in China, and it is also an important solar term in the China lunar calendar. Generally, it is between June 65438+February 2 1 and 23rd every year, which means that the sunshine reaches the southernmost tip of the northern hemisphere, and this day has the shortest day and the longest night. The winter solstice has important symbolic significance in China culture and is regarded as one of the most important festivals in a year.

Winter solstice has a long history and rich cultural connotation in China. In ancient times, the winter solstice was considered as an important sacrificial day. People will worship ancestors and gods and pray for harvest and peace. Nowadays, the solstice in winter has become an important day for family reunion, and people will go home to celebrate this festival with their families.

On the solstice of winter, people in China have many traditional customs and foods related to them. One of the most famous customs is eating jiaozi. Tangyuan is a round food made of glutinous rice flour, which symbolizes reunion and integrity. People believe that eating glutinous rice balls can bring good luck and happiness. In addition, there are boiled jiaozi, steamed bread and other foods also related to the winter solstice.

There are some special customs in winter solstice, such as eating jiaozi in the south and eating jiaozi and Laba porridge in the north. In the south, people like to eat jiaozi, because jiaozi is shaped like a gold ingot, symbolizing wealth and good luck. In the north, people will get up early to make Laba porridge and scatter it in the four corners of the house to pray for peace and happiness.

In addition, the winter solstice is also related to some folklore and proverbs. There is a saying: "The winter solstice is sunny, and it will get longer and longer from now on", which means that from the winter solstice, the days will get longer and longer, and the cold winter will pass. In some places, people will also carry out some folk activities, such as lion dance and dragon dance, to celebrate the arrival of the winter solstice festival.

Generally speaking, the winter solstice is a traditional festival in China, which represents reunion, sacrifice and celebration of the New Year. People celebrate this important festival by eating food, praying and gathering. The winter solstice is not only a traditional festival, but also a part of China culture, bearing rich historical and cultural connotations.