Why do you want to eat jiaozi on the solstice in winter?

Jiaozi is actually eaten on the solstice in winter to commemorate Zhang Zhongjing.

In fact, the solar term from the winter solstice has a long history. In addition to symbolizing the change of the weather, it also has a certain commemorative significance. In the most direct sense, eating jiaozi on the solstice in winter is to avoid freezing ears in winter. When you eat jiaozi on the solstice in winter, you will never forget the kindness of Zhang Zhongjing, a "medical sage", in "Quhan Joule Decoction".

The reason why jiaozi has been spread for thousands of years is rooted in the wisdom formed by the Chinese nation in the long-term life practice: the balance of yin and yang, the harmony of five flavors, the combination of fine and fine particles, the combination of rigidity and softness, and the moderation and tolerance. Take a bite of jiaozi, and you will not only eat nutrition, but also culture.

In many traditional solar terms and festivals in China, especially in the north, there is a habit of eating jiaozi. After the solstice in winter, it is the coldest time of the year, so it is most appropriate to eat a steaming bowl of jiaozi. Zhang Zhongjing's history is nearly 1800 years ago, but his story of "Quhan Joule Decoction" has been widely circulated among the people.