What are the traditional customs of winter solstice?

Traditional customs of winter solstice

1, jiaozi

Every year, during the winter solstice of the Lunar New Year, jiaozi is an indispensable holiday feast for both the rich and the poor. As the saying goes: "On October 1st, when the solstice of winter comes, every family eats jiaozi." This custom commemorates Zhang Jingzhong, the "medical sage", who gave up medicine on the solstice of winter.

2. Mutton soup

Now in Tengzhou, Shandong Province, the solstice in winter is called Fujiu. Before the festival, the elders will be given mutton and other gifts, and every family in Fujiu will drink mutton soup, which is a good sign for individuals, elders and families.

3. Glutinous rice

In Jiangnan and Guangdong, there is a custom that the whole family get together to eat red beans and glutinous rice on the night of winter solstice, which is used to ward off evil spirits and prevent diseases.

Step 4 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.

Step 5 round off

Rounding the field is an ancient tradition of Taizhou people in Zhejiang Province, also known as the "Winter Solstice Round". "Round" means "reunion", "perfection" and "mellow and smooth". Compared with jiaozi, the "winter solstice yen" is not only rich in content, but also far-reaching.