1. Xiaoshu, folk proverb: dumplings on the head, noodles on the second, pancakes and eggs on the third. From this day onwards the dog days begin. Therefore, it is a traditional custom to eat dumplings with your head down.

2. At the beginning of winter, people have the custom of eating dumplings. There is a proverb, "The beginning of winter makes up for the winter, and the mouth is empty" is the best metaphor.

3. Winter Solstice, folk customs: wonton noodles. In the past, there was a saying in old Beijing of "Winter Solstice Wonton Noodles and Summer Solstice Noodles"; eating dog meat, mutton; and eating dumplings. A proverb goes: "On October 1st, when the winter solstice arrives, every household eats dumplings." On this day, people in the south pay attention to eating red beans and glutinous rice.

Other solar terms and customs:

The beginning of spring, folk custom: "beating the cow" means "beating the cow", which means to encourage farmers to plow in the spring and pray for a good harvest. According to legend, it was Zhou Gong who first made the Lichun native cattle. In addition to catching spring, there is also the custom of biting spring on this day, that is, eating spring cakes, spring plates, biting radishes, etc.

Rain, folk custom: On this day, married daughters bring gifts back to their natal homes to visit their parents. Women who have given birth to children must bring cans of meat, chairs and other gifts to express their gratitude to their parents for their upbringing.