What does an auspicious winter solstice mean?

In ancient times, people thought that the winter solstice was a natural transformation of Yin and Yang and a blessing from heaven, so the winter solstice was an auspicious day.

Farmers in ancient China paid attention to observing astronomical phenomena. They found that on the winter solstice, the sun is the lowest and the yin and yang are extremely high. Then the sun rises gradually, which means that the darkness gradually passes and the power of the sun begins to increase. This symbolizes the return of light and hope, so the winter solstice is regarded as one of the most important festivals in the near future.

In addition to astronomical significance, the winter solstice also carries many cultural connotations among the people. Many folk customs in China are related to the solstice in winter. For example, there is a folk proverb that "the winter solstice is a big New Year", which means that after the winter solstice, people's New Year atmosphere will gradually become stronger.

In ancient poetry, the solstice in winter is called "solstice" and "solstice", and the word "solstice" symbolizes auspiciousness and good luck, so the solstice in winter is also regarded as an auspicious day in winter. At the same time, the winter solstice is also one of the happiest days for people, and people will celebrate and wish something special on the winter solstice.

The custom of winter solstice

1, Ancestor Worship: Ancestor Worship is one of the important customs recorded in our national customs, and winter solstice is one of them. On the solstice of winter, people will go to ancestral graves to pay homage to their dead ancestors to show their respect and gratitude.

2. Eating jiaozi: Eating jiaozi is one of the winter solstice customs in northern China. Because jiaozi means "dispelling cold", eating jiaozi on the solstice in winter means that it is not cold in winter. Besides, eating jiaozi also means blessing health and happiness.

3. Eliminating cold in September: The winter solstice is the beginning of nine cold days, and every nine days are divided into nine "nine" days and nine "nine" days. From the winter solstice, people call it "dispelling cold in September".

4. Suzhou Winter Brewing: Suzhou Winter Brewing is a very important custom in Gusu area. The traditional Gusu people will drink winter wine on the night of winter solstice to drive away the cold and entrust a better life.