Winter solstice in China

[Randy W]

just a short article from the SCMP, but pretty much spot on (except we usually have one of my mother-in-law's chickens)

 

Winter solstice in China is a time for family, harmony and lavish meals

The shortest day of the year – or longest night – is celebrated with dishes symbolising togetherness

In East Asia, 冬至 (dōngzhì in Mandarin; dūngzi in Cantonese), meaning “the arrival of winter/winter’s extreme”, falls in the 11th lunar month (though it is a solar term) and is among the most significant festivals celebrated by the Chinese. A traditional saying has it that “winter solstice is more important than New Year”, and it has long been the time when farmers and fishermen prepare for colder months ahead.

 

 

 

 

[Randy W]

from Beautiful Guangxi,China on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/beautifulguangxi/posts/2139554632842295/

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#Nanning Today is the winter solstice（冬至     Dōngzhì）, which is an important festival for Chinese people. People will worship their ancestors and celebrate winter on this day. Therefore, there is a saying that "the winter solstice is as big as the year.". On this day, people in northern China will eat dumplings, while people in the South will eat glutinous rice ball（汤圆 Tāngyuán）to celebrate reunion with their families.😁😁

Edited January 20, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history)