What season is the solstice in winter?

Winter solstice is an important solar term in winter, marking the official start of winter. In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice usually occurs between June 65438+February 2 1 day and 23rd every year. On this day, the direct position of the sun in the northern hemisphere reached the lowest point, with the shortest sunshine time and the longest night time. From the winter solstice, the sunshine in the northern hemisphere gradually moved northward, the sunshine time gradually became longer, and the temperature gradually rose.

In the southern hemisphere, the winter solstice is just the opposite, usually between June 20 and 22 every year. From winter solstice in the southern hemisphere, direct sunlight reaches the lowest point in the southern hemisphere, with the shortest sunshine time and the longest night time.

The winter solstice is an important solar term in traditional festivals in China, with rich historical and cultural traditions. On this day, many areas in China have the custom of eating jiaozi, glutinous rice balls and other foods to celebrate the arrival of the winter solstice and the gradual return of warm sunshine.