On the day of the winter solstice, the cold air hits, and the breath of winter becomes thicker. The winter solstice is an important festival, which is endowed with the beautiful meaning of "the winter solstice is as big as the year, and the world is a small reunion". On the day of the winter solstice, people gather according to traditional customs to taste delicious traditional food. In northern customs, eating dumplings is an indispensable food on the winter solstice. In northern regions such as Jilin and Liaoning, eating dumplings on the winter solstice has become a traditional custom. This custom is not only because the dumplings are delicious, but also because they symbolize reunion and harmony. On the day of the winter solstice, the family sits together, mixing noodles, rolling skins, and adjusting fillings to make dumplings shaped like the moon. Such a scene is full of warmth and joy. Different fillings are widely used to make dumplings, which increases the taste and nutritional value of dumplings. For example, on the day of the winter solstice, many families will choose dumplings filled with mutton, because mutton has a warming effect and can resist the cold. In addition, northerners also like to wrap dumplings in the shape of ingots, which means abundant wealth and good luck. In southern customs, eating tangyuan is the traditional food of the winter solstice. On the day of the winter solstice, every household will prepare glutinous rice balls to express their yearning for a happy family and their expectation of reunion. The rounded shape of the glutinous rice balls symbolizes wholeness and reunion. Different kinds of glutinous rice balls also imply different good wishes. For example, bean paste filling means sweet life, sesame filling means health and longevity, and peanut filling means career success. In addition, the dumplings in the south are also divided into sweet and salty dumplings, which vary in taste but are full of deliciousness. In addition to dumplings and glutinous rice balls, eating persimmons on the day of the winter solstice is also one of the traditional customs. Persimmon is a nutritious fruit and is an auspicious symbol in Chinese culture. Because the word "persimmon" is homophonic to "thing", eating persimmon means that everything goes well. People hope that in the new year, everything will go well and their careers will flourish. Whether it is dumplings with unique tastes, sweet and delicious rice balls, or persimmons with beautiful meanings, they are all representatives of the winter solstice. In this special festival, these traditional foods not only satisfy people's appetites, but also express the hope for a better future and the deep affection for the family. Rich or poor, on the day of the winter solstice, we should all taste these traditional delicacies and pray for peace, health and happiness. Let's welcome the cold winter together, welcome the arrival of the festival, and spend a wonderful moment together!
The traditional food on the day of the winter solstice is not only a pleasure to satisfy the taste buds, but also carries people's longing for reunion and happiness. Whether it is dumplings in the north, dumplings in the south, or persimmons, they all have rich meanings and symbolic meanings. By eating these traditional foods, we express our hope and yearning for a better future. The winter solstice is a time for family reunions, and the process of making and tasting these traditional foods is an opportunity for families to come together. At the same time, the blessings and auspiciousness contained in the food also make the day of the winter solstice more meaningful. Whether rich or poor, we should cherish these traditional foods, taste the taste of happiness together, and feel the strong affection between family members. On the day of the winter solstice, let us put aside our trivial busyness, reunite with our families, and share this beauty. Let the aroma of good food permeate the whole family, and let the atmosphere of happiness and warmth fill every corner. May everyone be safe, healthy, and happy on the day of the winter solstice!