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Introduction:
The winter solstice is an important solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, and it is also the time of the year when the day is shortest and the night is the longest. In Chinese culture, the winter solstice is endowed with a deep historical and cultural connotation, which is inseparable from food and rituals.
1. The history of the winter solstice
The winter solstice, also known as the "Winter Festival" and "Ya Sui", can be traced back to the period of ancient Chinese tribal society. According to historical records, in the agricultural civilization of ancient China, people paid attention to astronomical observations and changes in solar terms, and the winter solstice was an important solar term in the lunar calendar.
Its history can be traced back to the Western Zhou Dynasty at least 2,000 years ago. During that period, people used the changes in solar terms in nature to predict agricultural activities, and the winter solstice was used as the starting point in the lunar calendar, marking the beginning of the coldest season of the year.
The ancient Chinese document "Zhou Li, Tianguan, and Winter Official" records allusions about the winter solstice, believing that the winter solstice is a festival to worship the heavens, and people should sacrifice to the heavens to express their awe for nature.
2. Why do you eat dumplings on the winter solstice?
Eating dumplings on the winter solstice has been passed down for thousands of years as a traditional Xi custom of the Chinese. This Xi stems from a historical legend that says that on the day of the winter solstice in ancient times, the Buddha had people eat dumplings to protect them from the cold. Therefore, eating dumplings on the winter solstice is also seen as a way to pray for good fortune, blessings, and fortune. In addition, the shape of the dumplings is also similar to the ancient concept of double ox joint farming, symbolizing the farmer's harvest and happiness in the coming year.
In addition, eating dumplings on the winter solstice is also related to the traditional Chinese concept of health preservation. The winter solstice is the coldest time of the year, and people need to eat more calorie-dense foods to keep out the cold. Dumplings are mostly filled with meat and vegetables, and are rich in nutrients such as protein and vitamins, making them ideal for winter consumption. At the same time, steaming dumplings can also increase people's appetite and provide enough energy for the body.
3. What should we pay attention to on the winter solstice
The winter solstice is an important solar term, and there are some things that people should also pay attention to on this day to stay healthy and safe.
First of all, pay attention to keeping warm. The winter solstice is a cold season, people need to increase the thickness of clothing in a timely manner according to the change of temperature, to avoid cold, especially the elderly and young children should pay more attention to keeping warm.
Second, eat reasonably. The winter solstice is a traditional appetite regulating node, but it is still necessary to pay attention to a reasonable dietary structure. Minimize your intake of greasy and sugary foods and eat more protein-rich, vitamin-rich and fibre-rich foods such as fish, vegetables and grains.
In addition, the winter solstice is also a traditional sacrificial festival, and people can carry out some required sacrificial activities according to their own beliefs to express gratitude and respect for everything in heaven and earth.
Epilogue:
As a traditional Chinese solar term, the winter solstice carries ancient history, culture and ideas. The Winter Solstice Festival is not only an observation and commemoration of astronomical phenomena, but also a way for people to show natural reverence and pray for good fortune.
On this day, people eat dumplings, sacrifice and pay attention to physical health, which not only embodies the emotions of family, friendship, socialization and gratitude, but also inherits and promotes traditional culture. Therefore, on the day of the winter solstice, we should respect these traditions and maintain our physical and mental health, while expressing gratitude to our ancestors and nature.
Don't forget to eat dumplings.