What food does Chongqing eat on the solstice in winter?

Jiaozi, glutinous rice balls, mutton, hot pot, tofu, eggs and so on are all eaten in winter solstice. ?

People in Chongqing like to eat hot pot, so people will eat hot pot no matter what festivals or celebrations are worth celebrating. On the one hand, they can warm up, on the other hand, eating together will be more lively. Hot pot can cook anything, such as mutton rolls, tofu, quail eggs and so on. Jiaozi is also one of the must-eat foods in winter solstice, which has auspicious meaning.

Customs of winter solstice in Chongqing

1, sacrifice

The winter solstice festival is also called the winter festival and the winter festival. It is not only one of the 24 solar terms, but also a traditional festival in China. There is a saying that "the winter solstice is as big as a year", which has always been valued by the court and the people. Since the Zhou Dynasty, there have been sacrificial activities.

2, Jiujiu Quhan

After entering the ninth year, some literati engaged in so-called activities to cool down and keep out the cold. They chose a "September" day to meet nine people and have a drink ("wine" and "nine" are homophonic). Nine dishes and nine bowls are used at the dining table, and those who have finished the table use "nine flowers" seats to get the meaning of "September" and to cool off the heat and cold.