ONN Winter Solstice dumplings making activity
The Winter Solstice is as big as the year itself, and small gatherings in the world. Today, the ONN Winter Solstice dumplings making activity will be held as scheduled, with everyone working together, sharing tasks and enjoying delicious food
The Origin and Customs of Winter Solstice·
The Winter Solstice, also known as the “Winter Festival” or “Longzhi Festival”, is an important solar term among the 24 solar terms. The winter solstice usually falls on December 21st or 22nd of each year, which is the shortest day and longest night of the year. After the winter solstice, the days will become longer day by day.
The Winter Solstice, as a festival, originated in the Han Dynasty, flourished during the Tang and Song dynasties. And has been passed down to this day. In the Zhou and Qin dynasties, people celebrated the winter solstice as the beginning of the new year. It was not until Emperor Wu of Han adopted the Xia calendar that the first month of the lunar calendar coincided with the current Gregorian calendar. And the winter solstice was celebrated as a holiday. In ancient times, people believed that the Winter Solstice was a natural transformation of yin and yang, and a blessing bestowed by heaven. Therefore, the Winter Solstice was an auspicious day.
Traditional customs
Eat dumplings. In many northern regions of China, it is customary to eat dumplings on the winter solstice every year. In northern China, it is important to eat dumplings on this day because they have the meaning of “dispelling cold”. There is still a folk saying that goes, “On the winter solstice, do not serve the dumpling bowl, and if you freeze your ears, no one will care.”.
Eat rice dumpling. Eating rice dumpling is a traditional custom in the winter solstice, especially in the south of the Yangtze River. “Rice dumpling” is a necessary food for the winter solstice. “Yuan” means “reunion” and “completeness”. Eating rice dumpling on the winter solstice is also called “winter solstice reunion”. There is a saying among the people that they are one year older after eating rice dumpling.
Today’s ONN Winter Solstice dumplings making activity is of great significance. It brings warmth to us on cold winter days, allowing all Eun family members to feel the warmth of home even in other places.
