Winter Solstice. Commonly known as Winter Festival, it was a very grand festival in ancient times. Among the twenty-four solar terms, Winter Solstice also received the most attention.
The ancients believed that it was the winter solstice. Although it is still in the cold season. But spring is not far away. At this time, people who go out have to go home for the winter festival. It means that you have a destination at the end of the year. Folks in Fujian and Taiwan believe that the winter solstice is a festival for family reunion every year because ancestors are worshipped on this day. If you go out and don’t come home. They are people who do not recognize their ancestors.
The winter solstice is the longest night of the year. Many people take advantage of this night. Use glutinous rice flour to make "Winter Solstice Circles". In order to distinguish it from the later "Farewell" on the eve of the Spring Festival. The day before the Winter Festival is called "Tian Sui" or "Yasui", which means that the new year has not yet ended. But everyone is already one year older.
Although the customs and customs in various parts of our country are different, It's roughly the same. Children often pinch some small animals at their request. Children are very happy to eat them before the winter solstice. A Winter Solstice circle should be glued to the back of the table and chairs. It is called "Hua Xiang" and should not be baked until after the "Send the Stove". If there is a pregnant woman in the family at this time, the Winter Solstice Circle will give birth to a boy. If you are expecting a girl, you must eat them in pairs during the winter solstice. If there are only two pills left, everything will go well for those who are married. If there is only one pill left, everything will go well for those who are single. In the evening, families use seasonal fruits to worship their ancestors. Some people also wash the white rice in water and store it for future illness. People cook porridge.
Don’t forget to eat dumplings during the Winter Solstice o(∩_∩)o...