What is the connection between the differences in food, festivals, and architecture between China and the West and their geography?

In terms of architecture, most of the buildings in ancient China were made of wood, while most of Europe was made of stone. The main difference is due to the natural zone. China has a vast territory and spans natural zones such as the subarctic coniferous forest zone, temperate zone monsoon zone, subtropical zone and tropical zone.

Various types also have large natural forest areas. The whole of Europe is dominated by temperate marine zones with succulent pastures and few tall trees. The humid air is not conducive to the preservation of wooden structures, so the differences in architectural styles between the two places are the same.

Because the abundance of succulent pastures has led to the development of animal husbandry in Europe, Europe mainly sells cheese, steak, etc., while China is mostly plains and has a monsoon-like climate suitable for the growth of wheat, rice and other crops, resulting in differences in diet. On the other hand, for example, France

The climate, especially in the southeast, is rich in grapes, so wine is more popular. In China, because wheat, rice, etc. are abundant, there are many liquor festivals. China’s Spring Festival is mainly because China mostly has a monsoon climate and the four seasons are obvious and distinct throughout the year. Europe has an oceanic climate and is affected by the North Atlantic Ocean.

The influence of warm currents is not obvious throughout the year, so there are no similar festivals. Halloween in the West mostly focuses on pumpkins, which means that pumpkins in this region are the main production objects, which indirectly reflects geographical differences.