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What should I say on the solstice of winter?

About the winter solstice, we want to say the following:

Winter solstice is an important solar term in the China lunar calendar, and it is also a traditional festival of the Chinese nation. Every year from June 65438+February 2 1 day to 23rd, when the sun reaches 270 degrees, it is the winter solstice. On this day, the sunshine time in the northern hemisphere is the shortest and the night is the longest, while the southern hemisphere is the opposite. In China, the solstice in winter has rich cultural connotations and unique customs, so we can say many meaningful words on this special day.

First of all, we can say, "Happy winter till Sunday!" This is the most direct blessing to relatives and friends, expressing our joy for this festival and our love for each other. On this special day from winter to Sunday, it is a beautiful tradition to exchange blessings and convey warmth.

Secondly, we can say: "Remember to eat jiaozi (or glutinous rice balls)!" There is a saying in the north that "if you don't eat jiaozi on the solstice in winter, your ears will freeze off", and there is a saying in the south that "if you don't eat glutinous rice balls on the solstice in winter, you will become dumb next year". These traditional foods are not only delicious, but also bear people's expectations for family harmony and happiness.

Third, we can say, "Keep warm to prevent colds." From winter to Sunday, the temperature drops suddenly, which is the high incidence period of respiratory diseases such as colds. Therefore, it is a kind of care to remind family and friends to keep warm and care about their health.

Besides, we can also say, "When the solstice of winter comes, can spring be far behind?" This sentence comes from Russian writer Tolstoy's Anna karenin, which means that in the cold winter, we are looking forward to the arrival of spring, new life and hope.

Finally, we can say: "I wish my family good health and happiness!" " "The solstice in winter is a day for family reunion. On this day, we can spend good time with our families and express our gratitude and love for them.

In short, on this special day from winter to Sunday, we can express our feelings and yearning for a better life with warm wishes, traditional customs and caring words. Let's spend a good time with friends and family in the winter solstice full of joy and care, and look forward to the arrival of spring.