How did the winter solstice solar term come from and what is its significance?

The meaning of the winter solstice solar term is that the cold winter is coming, so let everyone be prepared for cold and warmth. From the solstice of winter, we will enter what we call nine cold days, the temperature will drop day by day and the weather will get colder and colder.

As early as 2500 years ago in the Spring and Autumn Period, the clever working people in ancient China measured the winter solstice. It is the earliest day among the 24 solar terms, so it is considered a lucky day.

On the winter solstice, the longitude of the sun is 270 degrees, and the sun shines almost directly on the tropic of Capricorn. Our northern hemisphere has the shortest day and the longest night, and has entered several cold days. People who have worked hard for a year can finally have a good rest. Therefore, the winter solstice is considered to be the most auspicious day to celebrate.

Oriental is not only one of the 24 solar terms, but also the most traditional festival in China. In ancient times, people held worship activities on this day to pray for good weather and good harvests in the coming year. Therefore, there is another saying that the winter solstice is as big as a year.