When is the solstice in winter?

The winter solstice is 65438+February 22, 2023.

The winter solstice is an important solar term among the 24 solar terms in China. It usually falls on the Gregorian calendar 65438+February 2 1 or 65438+February 22, and the winter solstice in 2023 is Gregorian calendar 65438+February 22. The winter solstice represents the beginning of winter and is one of the most important solar terms in China.

On the winter solstice, the sun reaches 270 degrees, which is also the shortest day and the longest night in the northern hemisphere. The winter solstice is the second of the 24 solar terms. Before the winter solstice comes, the temperature will gradually drop and the weather will get colder and colder. After the solstice in winter, the days will get longer, the nights will get shorter and the weather will get warmer.

What are the customs of winter solstice?

The solstice in winter is an important festival for China people, and it is also a day for family reunion. On this day, family members will get together and enjoy a sumptuous dinner. In some places, people also eat traditional foods such as jiaozi and glutinous rice balls to celebrate. In addition, some places will hold some traditional celebrations, such as dragon and lion dances and solve riddles on the lanterns.

In addition to folk celebrations, the winter solstice is also an important ritual activity in ancient times. In ancient times, the solstice in winter was a day to worship ancestors. On this day, the emperor will go to the suburbs to make sacrifices to heaven to express his respect and gratitude to his ancestors and heaven.