In the long river of time, each solar term carries profound cultural connotations and historical memories
The winter solstice, as one of the four seasons and eight festivals, was regarded as a big winter festival by the ancients, and has the reputation of "the winter solstice is as big as the year".
So, what day will the winter solstice be in 2023?The answer is December 22
This day is not only a specific point in time, but also a moment full of stories and emotions
The winter solstice is the twenty-second of the 24 solar terms in the ancient Chinese lunar calendar, and it is also the last solar term of winter
On this day, direct sunlight reaches the southernmost point of the Earth, with the shortest days and longest nights in the Northern Hemisphere
From this day on, the sun gradually moves north, the days gradually become longer, the nights gradually shorter, and everything begins to recover
Therefore, the winter solstice is seen as a symbol of the beginning of the rise of yang energy and the imminent arrival of spring
In ancient times, the winter solstice was an extremely important festival
Various celebrations are held on this day to pray for a good harvest and family harmony in the coming year
In the folk, there is a saying that "the winter solstice is as big as the year", which is enough to see that people attach importance to this festival
In the imperial palace, the emperor will also personally preside over grand sacrificial activities to pray for the peace of the country and the people, and good weather and rain
The Xi of the winter solstice is rich and colorful, and each place has its own unique way of celebrating
Northerners have the Xi of eating dumplings, which means reunion and good luck;Southerners have the Xi of eating rice balls, which symbolizes family harmony and happiness
In addition, there are various sacrificial activities such as worshipping the sky, worshipping ancestors, and sacrificing stoves, as well as outdoor activities such as winter swimming and ice skating, which are all ways for people to celebrate on the day of the winter solstice
The winter solstice is not just a festival, but also a philosophical moment
It tells us that no matter how many difficulties and setbacks we encounter in life, as long as we persevere, there will always be a sunny spring
As the ancients said: "The winter solstice gives birth to spring and comes", this sentence is not only a praise of the laws of nature, but also a revelation of the attitude towards life
On this special day, let us feel the charm of the winter solstice and experience the charm of traditional culture
Let us feel the warmth and hope of this moment with our hearts, and use our actions to inherit and carry forward this profound cultural heritage
On the day of the winter solstice, let us not only feel the magic of nature and the power of life, but also feel the family and friendship between people, and feel the beauty and hope of life
The winter solstice is a time full of stories and emotions
At this moment, let's look back on the past, look forward to the future, be grateful for life, and cherish time
Let us feel the beauty of life with our hearts on the day of the winter solstice and warm the world with love
The winter solstice is a time of hope and dreams
At this moment, let's cheer for our lives together and work hard for our dreams
Let's use courage to pursue our dreams and create our own future with wisdom on the day of the winter solstice
The winter solstice is a time full of blessings and expectations
At this moment, let us send our most sincere wishes to our family and friends, and convey the best expectations to the world
On the day of the winter solstice, let us care for others with love and change the world with kindness
In conclusion, the winter solstice is a time full of charm and meaning
At this moment, let us feel the beauty of life together, experience the charm of traditional culture, pursue our own dreams, and care for the lives of others
On the day of the winter solstice, let us feel the warmth and hope of this moment with our hearts, and use our actions to inherit and carry forward this profound cultural heritageWinter solstice