December 22 is the traditional Chinese festival - the winter solstice. On this day, the night is the longest and the day is the shortest, marking the official arrival of the cold winter. The winter solstice is known as the "winter solstice", which means that it has entered the coldest phase of the year. On this special day, people have a series of Xi and traditions, let's take a look!
Eat 3 things: nourish your body and welcome the cold winter months
The winter solstice is one of the most important days of the year to eat. It is believed that through food supplementation, you can stay healthy and protect against the cold. On this day, the three foods we eat are dumplings, glutinous rice balls, and red bean porridge.
The first is dumplings, which resemble ingots because of their shape, which symbolizes good fortune and wealth. Making dumplings has become a must-have activity for family reunions, with family and friends working together and laughter and laughter.
Next is the tangyuan, which symbolizes reunion and wholeness. Whether it is family or friends, everyone sits together, tasting the sweet rice balls, conveying strong warmth.
Finally, there is red bean porridge, which means to drive away bad luck and usher in good luck. Drink a bowl of hot, sweet and delicious red bean porridge to bring good luck in the new year.
Do 2 things: add fun to the festival and pray for peace and happiness
The winter solstice is an important traditional festival, and in addition to eating special food, there are two things that people must do.
The first is ancestor worship, which is one of the very important traditions in Chinese culture. At this time, people will go to ancestral graves or places of worship at home, burn incense and paper, and pray to their ancestors to express their respect and longing for their ancestors.
The second is basking in the sun, also known as "catching the sun". It is believed that the yang energy is strongest on the day of the winter solstice, and basking in the sun can replenish the body's yang energy and enhance resistance. Whether outdoors or indoors, wherever there is sun, people will bask in the sun and enjoy the warm sun.
Don't do 1 thing: Don't go far away and spend the cold season healthy
Winter solstice As the beginning of winter, we also need to pay attention to some taboos to stay healthy and comfortable through the winter.
The first is to avoid cold. The winter solstice is the beginning of the cold, we should stay away from the cold weather, pay attention to keep warm, wear thick enough clothing, wash hands frequently, and open windows frequently for ventilation, so as to avoid colds and other cold-induced diseases.
In terms of eating and drinking, avoid raw and cold foods, and eat more warm foods, such as hot soups, hot drinks, etc., to enhance the yang energy in the body.