What does beginning of winter custom mean in winter?

Beginning of winter is one of the 24 solar terms in the China lunar calendar, which marks the official start of winter. This day is between the eighth day and the tenth day of the tenth lunar month, which is the latest farming season for farmers in China and one of the important traditional solar terms in China. On this day, people usually carry out some traditional sacrificial activities to express their respect and gratitude to the god of heaven and earth. At the same time, various items will be prepared to cope with the cold winter, such as clothes, bedding, heaters and so on.

Beginning of winter is also a very important festival in the traditional culture of China, which bears people's awe of nature and respect for life. There are many folk customs on this day, such as playing mahjong and drawing building blocks. Especially eating jiaozi, a traditional food, is also a popular custom. It is said that eating jiaozi can make people feel the breath of winter and lively atmosphere, and keep healthy, which has a good effect on preventing colds.

Beginning of winter in winter is also an important part of China folk culture, which inspires people's reverence for life and love for nature. In this festival, people can not only experience the traditional festival culture, but also feel the power of reunion and warmth. Therefore, both farmers and urban residents should actively participate in traditional activities in winter and celebrate this beautiful day with gratitude, respect and love.