If there is a sound in winter, today is the winter solstice.
The winter solstice, also known as the "Winter Festival", is one of the traditional festivals of the Chinese nation, and it is also the shortest day and longest night in the northern hemisphere. In this cold season, people celebrate the festival in a variety of ways, symbolizing reunion and hope.
The winter solstice is one of the most important of the 24 solar terms, and it is also the starting point for calculating the 24 solar terms. In traditional agrarian societies, people arrange agricultural activities according to the changes in the weather, and the winter solstice is one of the important symbols. Now, although farming is no longer the main economic activity, the winter solstice is still an important festival, representing the passage of time and the change of seasons.
On the day of the winter solstice, many places have some special customs. In the north, on the winter solstice every year, many families have the custom of eating dumplings, because the shape of dumplings resembles ingots, which means good fortune. In the south, there is a tradition of eating glutinous rice balls, which means reunion, harmony and fullness. In addition, there are different customs such as eating sticky rice, eating wontons, etc.
In addition to the customs in terms of food, the winter solstice is also an important sacrificial festival. People will go to the cemetery of their ancestors to pay respects to their ancestors and pray for their blessings. At the same time, they will also worship their ancestors and gods at home to show respect and gratitude.
The winter solstice also marks the end of the year, and after today, there are only 9 days left in 2023. At this special moment, we can not only look back on the past year, but also look forward to the days ahead. Although we are facing many difficulties and challenges, as long as we have goals in mind and move forward bravely, we will be able to usher in a better tomorrow.
On this day of the winter solstice, let us enjoy the food, remember the ancestors, be grateful for life, and look forward to the future well. I hope you all can have more harvest and achievements in the new year!