Knowledge about the Winter Solstice

The knowledge points about the winter solstice are as follows:

1. The meaning of the winter solstice

The winter solstice is the day with the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It usually occurs every year. between December 21-23. On this day the sun shines almost directly on the Tropic of Capricorn, marking the official start of winter.

2. Customs of the Winter Solstice

In China, the Winter Solstice is an important solar term, and there are many traditional customs related to it in various places. For example, people eat dumplings, glutinous rice balls, mutton and other traditional foods to celebrate the winter solstice. In addition, there are also sacrificial activities held in some places to pray for a good harvest and family safety in the coming year.

3. The symbolic meaning of the winter solstice

The winter solstice is not only a weather sign, it also symbolizes reunion and gratitude. On this day, families gather together to celebrate the holiday and express gratitude for their efforts and care in the past year.

4. Literature and Art of the Winter Solstice

In ancient literature, the winter solstice is often an important theme. Many poets and writers express their feelings and thoughts about the winter solstice through poetry, prose and other forms. In addition, the Winter Solstice is also a source of creative inspiration for some traditional art forms, such as paper-cutting, painting, etc.

5. The scientific significance of the winter solstice

From a scientific point of view, the winter solstice is the result of the earth's revolution around the sun. On this day, the angle between the Earth's axis and the Sun reaches its maximum, resulting in the smallest altitude angle of the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere, resulting in the shortest daylight hours and the longest nighttime hours.

Climate characteristics of the winter solstice

1. Temperature changes in the winter solstice

The winter solstice is one of the twenty-four solar terms, usually appearing on December 21-23 every year between days. On this day, the sun is at its lowest in the northern hemisphere and the sunshine hours are the shortest, so the temperature is relatively low. In China, the winter solstice is one of the coldest periods of the year, with temperatures often dropping to the lowest point of the year.

However, due to China’s vast territory and abundant resources, the winter solstice temperatures also vary in different regions. Generally speaking, the average temperature in the north during the winter solstice is lower than that in the south because there are thicker snow and ice in the north, which makes winter in the north colder.

2. Precipitation characteristics of the winter solstice

During the winter solstice, due to the drop in temperature, water vapor in the air tends to condense into snowflakes, resulting in increased snowfall. Especially in northern areas, there is often heavy snowfall during the winter solstice, which has a certain impact on transportation and people's lives.

In the south, although the temperature is relatively high during the winter solstice, rainy weather may also occur due to more water vapor. Therefore, during the winter solstice, people need to pay attention to keeping warm and preventing slipping in order to cope with possible snowfall and rainy weather.