In traditional Chinese culture, the winter solstice is a very important festival. It is not only one of the 24 solar terms, but also a traditional folk festival with a long history and cultural background. And tomorrow is the winter solstice, which is also called "number nine" by the people, which is the official beginning of the cold day. For this reason, there are many ancient traditions and customs on this day. Among them, people will spend the winter solstice festival by "eating three things and avoiding three things".
So, let's take you to understand the customs and culture of the winter solstice, and I hope you will not forget the old traditions and spend the cold winter in a healthy and safe way.
Tomorrow is December 22 of the solar calendar, the winter solstice festival. On the winter solstice, the sun shines directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, making it the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Therefore, the winter solstice is also a cooler day of the year. At this time, it is the beginning of "counting nine" in the people.
"Counting nine" is from the day of the winter solstice, every nine days represents a "nine", from the beginning of the winter solstice after counting nine nine days is the vernal equinox, that is, the day of the arrival of spring. In the process of counting nine, people will ** the future weather according to the weather conditions of the winter solstice. If the weather is clear on the day of the winter solstice, then people will think that this winter will be a warm winter;If the weather is gloomy on the day of the winter solstice, then people will think that this winter will be a cold winter.
Of course, this is only a specific proverb in a certain region and cannot represent all parts of the country, but it is all the experience summarized by the ancients based on practice, and there is a certain amount of truth.
In addition to counting nine, there are many important traditional customs on the winter solstice. Among them, "eat three things and avoid three things" is what you need to keep in mind and pay attention to, let's take a look at it specifically.
01.Eat three things
First, eat dumplings. Dumplings are an important holiday food. On the day of the winter solstice, people usually eat dumplings to celebrate. It is said that this is to commemorate the grace of the "medical saint" Zhang Zhongjing's "dispelling cold and delicate ear soup". In addition, the shape of the dumplings is like ingots, which means that the wealth is abundant, and it also means family reunion and harmony. So on this day, most of the friends in the northern region will eat dumplings. The fillings of dumplings usually include pork, lamb, beef, etc., and some places will use vegetables as fillings.
Second, eat glutinous rice balls. Tangyuan is a food made from glutinous rice and is usually more common in the south. On the day of the winter solstice, people in the southern region celebrate by eating tangyuan. The fillings of the dumplings usually include black sesame seeds, bean paste, peanuts, etc., and the taste is sweet and delicious. The shape of the rice balls is round, which means reunion and happiness. In addition, eating glutinous rice balls on the winter solstice is also called winter solstice dumplings, which means that I hope that my family will spend the cold winter in warmth and harmony.
Third, eat duck meat. As the saying goes, "Eat a duck on the winter solstice and be happy all year round". The fat content in duck meat is moderate, easy to digest, and it is a healthier fat than pork, and eating it in the cold season of the winter solstice can neutralize dryness, clear heat and fire, and nourish the body, especially the old duck soup, which can play a role in resisting the cold and increasing appetite, so that the body of the family is healthier.
02.Don't do three things
First, avoid staying up late. On the day of the winter solstice, people should be careful not to stay up late. Because the temperature is low on the winter solstice, the body's metabolic rate will also decrease, and staying up late can easily lead to physical fatigue and decreased immunity. Therefore, on the day of the winter solstice, it is necessary to ensure sufficient sleep time and maintain the health of the body. In addition, you should also be careful not to sleep for a long time in the morning, and try to get up when the sun rises, so that you can be more energetic.
Second, avoid quarrels. On the day of the winter solstice, in yin and yang, it belongs to the night of the cathode, and the most afraid of consumption, especially the quarrel between husband and wife, is easy to consume yang energy and put one's body organs in a disadvantageous state, because in order to reduce this loss, it is necessary to pay attention not to quarrel. In addition, the winter solstice is a festival of reunion, where families sit around to enjoy good food and a warm family atmosphere. If a quarrel breaks out at this time, it will destroy this harmonious atmosphere and affect family harmony. Therefore, on the day of the winter solstice, people should avoid quarrels and stay in a good mood.
Third, avoid overeating. On the day of the winter solstice, people should be careful not to overeat. Because of the low temperature in winter, the body's digestive function will also be affected, and overeating can easily lead to indigestion and gastrointestinal discomfort. Therefore, on the day of the winter solstice, it is necessary to pay attention to the moderate, balanced and nutritious diet to maintain the health of the body. In addition, you should also be careful not to eat raw and cold food, so as not to irritate the stomach and affect your health.
In short, the winter solstice is a very important festival, and we should follow the traditional customs, eat three things, and avoid three things. This is not only to celebrate the festival, but also to inherit and promote Chinese culture. At the same time, we should also pay attention to physical health and family harmony so that we can have a happy winter solstice festival.
Well, the above is the traditional customs about the winter solstice that I will tell you today. In other words, are there any other customs on the winter solstice?Do you have any of these customs over there?You can leave a message, comment, and share your views on the winter solstice customs.
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