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A story about the winter solstice

The story about the winter solstice is as follows:

First, the winter solstice legends and stories

It is said that the custom of eating dog meat on the solstice began in the Han Dynasty. According to legend, Liu Bang, Emperor Gaozu of Han Dynasty, ate dog meat cooked by Fan Kuai on the solstice in winter, which was particularly delicious and full of praise. Since then, the custom of eating dog meat from winter solstice has been formed among the people. Nowadays, people eat dog meat, mutton and all kinds of nutritious food on the solstice of winter, which is a good sign for the coming year.

Second, winter solstice legends and stories

In Jiangnan water town, there is a custom that the whole family get together to eat red beans and glutinous rice in the evening from winter to Sunday. According to legend, there was a man named Gong. His son was incompetent and evil. He died on the Winter Solstice. Become a plague ghost after death and continue to harm the people. However, this epidemic ghost is most afraid of red beans.

Third, winter solstice legends and stories

There used to be a saying in old Beijing that "winter solstice wonton, summer solstice noodles". According to legend, during the Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu in the north often harassed the frontier, and the people were restless. At that time, there were two leaders, Xiongnu tribe and Tun tribe, which were very cruel. The people hated it, so they wrapped it into a corner with meat stuffing and called it "wonton" with the sound of "muddy" and "swallowing". I hate eating, and I want to quell the war and live a peaceful life. Because wonton was originally made on the winter solstice, every family eats wonton on the winter solstice.

The custom of winter solstice:

First, eat jiaozi.

The winter solstice is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, and it is called "Christmas in China". On the solstice of winter, people will eat jiaozi, which is a special food and traditional custom.

Second, eat jiaozi.

On the solstice of winter, people will eat jiaozi, which is a special kind of food and is called "New Year's Eve". Tangyuan has different tastes, including sweet, salty, sour and spicy. Everything is delicious.

Third, eat candy.

On the solstice of winter, people will eat candy. Candy has many flavors, including sweet, salty, sour and bitter. They are all delicious and good for people.

Fourth, enjoy the moon.

On the solstice of winter, people will also enjoy the moon. Appreciating the moon is a traditional cultural custom, expressing reverence and gratitude for the moon.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) to worship ancestors

On the solstice of winter, people also hold ancestor worship ceremonies. Sacrificing ancestors is a traditional cultural custom, expressing respect and gratitude to ancestors.