What is the winter solstice festival?

Winter solstice is an important festival, which is celebrated on February 20th or 22nd of 65438+265438 every year. On the solstice of winter, the night in the northern hemisphere is the longest and the day is the shortest, which marks the official start of winter. The winter solstice has special significance and celebrations in many cultures.

The winter solstice is a traditional festival in China, which is regarded as one of the important nodes of the lunar calendar. People will hold various celebrations, the most famous of which is eating glutinous rice balls. Tangyuan is a round cake made of glutinous rice flour, which symbolizes reunion and family harmony. On the solstice of winter, families will get together, taste the delicious jiaozi and enjoy the warm atmosphere.

Besides eating jiaozi, China people have other customs related to the winter solstice. For example, people will eat jiaozi on the solstice in winter. The shape of jiaozi symbolizes the ancient gold ingot, which means wealth and good luck. In addition, traditional performances such as dragon and lion dances will be held in some areas to celebrate the arrival of the winter solstice.

In western countries, the winter solstice also has its own unique way to celebrate. For example, in the Nordic countries, people will light bonfires, dance and sing songs to celebrate the arrival of the winter solstice. These activities symbolize dispelling darkness and cold and welcoming the New Year.

The following is a picture related to the winter solstice, showing a warm family reunion scene. The family enjoyed delicious jiaozi together to celebrate the arrival of the winter solstice.

The winter solstice is a festival full of warmth and celebration, which makes people feel the importance of family and the power of unity. Whether in China or in western countries, the solstice in winter is a festival of expectation, and people welcome the arrival of the cold season through various celebrations.