Is the winter solstice the same day as beginning of winter?

Beginning of winter is the19th of the 24 solar terms, which usually occurs between165438+1October 7th and 8th in the Gregorian calendar every year. It marks the official start of winter. The winter solstice is the 22nd solar term among the 24 solar terms, which generally occurs between June 65438+February 2 1 to 23rd in the Gregorian calendar. Winter solstice is the shortest day and the longest night in a year, and it is also the last solar term in winter.