Is the winter solstice in the 24 solar terms a ghost festival?

Winter solstice has always been a very important solar term among the 24 solar terms in China, and it is also a very important traditional festival, but some people call it Ghost Festival, which is incorrect. So, do you know why? Let's take a look at Bian Xiao!

According to the information, it is said that the "Ghost Festival" in China is the "Orchid Festival" on July 15th of the lunar calendar. Because there is a custom of offering sacrifices to ancestors in winter solstice, there is a saying of "Ghost Festival" in winter solstice, and there are some taboos. For example, on the solstice of winter, according to some local customs, it is impossible to travel, entertain and arrange other activities, so the whole family can only stay at home honestly.

The solstice in winter is not Halloween. There are four ghost festivals in China, Tomb-Sweeping Day, March 3rd, July 15th and October 1st. Western Ghost Festival includes Mexican Ghost Festival, Thai Ghost Festival and Halloween.

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