What are the customs of winter solstice?

The solstice in winter is an important traditional festival in China, and people always celebrate it.

Generally speaking, the winter solstice is the second coldest Sunday in a year, usually on the third or fourth day from the end of1February. There are many different customs on the solstice in winter, including posting Spring Festival couplets, praying for good luck, eating jiaozi, holding family banquets and so on.

First, everyone puts up Spring Festival couplets.

On the day of winter solstice, people will stick Spring Festival couplets on their doors to express their wishes for the new year. There are auspicious meanings about health, happiness, happiness and reunion in Spring Festival couplets, which give people a good start.

Second, pray for good luck.

On the day of winter solstice, people will pray for an auspicious New Year and there will be many special activities. For example, many churches will hold "reunion ceremonies" and issue traditional "New Year cards"; Or fly kites, commonly known as "lanterns", to convey hope and pray for blessings to the future; There are also prayers for heaven and happiness.

Third, eat jiaozi.

On the day of winter solstice, people often eat jiaozi. According to an ancient legend, jiaozi represents a complete and beautiful life and a symbol of blessing. Therefore, every winter solstice, people will prepare many jiaozi to express their good wishes for the new year.

Fourth, hold a family dinner.

On the day of winter solstice, people will hold family dinners, get together and have fun, and express their expectations for the new year. People often invite friends and relatives to their home to celebrate the New Year and enjoy delicious food together. Family banquets usually prepare rich meals, such as hot pot, rabbit meat, fish-flavored shredded pork and other delicious foods, to express good hopes for the new year.

In short, on the solstice of winter, people have many customs to express their wishes, including posting Spring Festival couplets, praying for good luck, eating jiaozi, holding family banquets and so on. I hope everyone can have a wonderful winter solstice and welcome a better life in the new year.