The winter solstice is an important solar term in the lunar calendar, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year. The winter solstice is one of the traditional Chinese festivals, and people have many Xi to celebrate the winter solstice, the most representative of which is to eat dumplings.
So, why do you always have to eat dumplings on the winter solstice?Dumplings are a traditional Chinese food that dates back thousands of years to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Dumplings are shaped like ingots, which symbolize wealth and fortune. It is believed that eating dumplings on the day of the winter solstice brings good luck and wealth. During the winter solstice, the weather is freezing and people need food to keep warm. Dumplings are a steaming hot food that comes with a variety of fillings and can be added with a variety of ingredients depending on individual tastes. Eating hot dumplings not only warms up the body, but also makes people feel warm and satisfied.
In addition, the winter solstice is also a time for family reunions, and eating dumplings has become a way to bring family members closer. On the day of the winter solstice, families make dumplings together to share happiness and warmth. The process of making dumplings requires everyone's cooperation, which enhances communication and affection between family members.
In addition, the filling of dumplings also has its own unique meaning. In some places, ingredients such as dried tofu and shiitake mushrooms are added to the filling of dumplings, which symbolize reunion and longevity. Eating such dumplings is believed to increase the chances of good fortune and longevity.
The winter solstice is an important solar term in traditional Chinese festivals, and eating dumplings is a traditional Xi for people to celebrate the winter solstice. Dumplings not only represent wealth and fortune, but also bring warmth and a sense of family togetherness. Whether it is the meaning or the taste, eating dumplings has become an indispensable part of the winter solstice. So, on the day of the winter solstice, let's make dumplings together and celebrate this traditional festival together!