What to eat in early winter?

Beginning of winter has the custom of eating jiaozi.

In our country, we usually eat jiaozi on festivals. There is a saying that jiaozi came from "the time of giving birth". New Year's Eve is to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new, and beginning of winter is the turn of autumn and winter. When jiaozi is in love, he can't help eating.

There are different customs in winter solstice in the north and south of China, and through historical development, a unique seasonal food culture has been formed. In some places in southern China, it is customary to hold a banquet in early winter. The ancients celebrated the winter solstice, which is one of the "eight major festivals of the year" and various winter solstice holiday foods.

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Beginning of winter, beginning of spring, Chang Xia and beginning of autumn are collectively called "Four Things", and "Standing" is the establishment and beginning.

Beginning of winter, as one of the important solar terms of the "Four Stands", is one of the seasonal nodes that our people attach great importance to, and it is also a time to enjoy a bumper harvest and rest. Through the winter break, we look forward to the prosperity and good luck in the coming year.

Beginning of winter is not only the first season of winter, but also an important festival celebrated in many parts of our country. Beginning of winter is one of the "four seasons and eight festivals" in ancient society, and people generally hold sacrificial activities.