The winter solstice, the blend of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms and traditional festivals, celebrates this special day by immersing every household in the aroma of dumplings. Dumplings, a traditional Chinese delicacy with rich cultural connotations, have become a must-have delicacy on the winter solstice. 
The custom of eating dumplings on the winter solstice originates from the ancient saying of "the time of handing over children", which means good luck and fortune. Therefore, eating dumplings on this day also enshrines the vision of praying for peace, auspiciousness, and happiness. Dumplings are not only a delicacy, but also an emotional sustenance, a kind of homesickness. On the day of the winter solstice, every family will prepare dumpling wrappers and fillings in advance, and the family will sit around and chat while making dumplings, laughing and laughing. The fillings of the dumplings can be chosen according to personal tastes and preferences, such as pork and green onion filling, leek egg filling, fennel lamb filling, and so on. Dumpling wrappers can be made with flour or glutinous rice flour, and the taste will be different. 
In addition to traditional dumplings, modern people have also innovated various varieties of dumplings, such as fried dumplings, pot stickers, fried dumplings, and so on. These innovative dumpling varieties are not only richer and more diverse in taste, but also more in line with modern tastes and eating habits. When tasting dumplings, one will also notice the shape and meaning of the dumplings. Generally speaking, the shape of dumplings is ingot-shaped or crescent-shaped, implying abundant wealth and happy reunion. The filling of dumplings can be selected according to different ingredients and meanings, such as pork and green onion filling means "blessing and sharing", leek egg filling means "long and long", and fennel mutton filling means "auspicious wishes". 
In general, the custom of eating dumplings on the winter solstice is one of the important parts of traditional Chinese culture. It is not only a delicacy, but also a cultural symbol and emotional sustenance. While tasting dumplings, people are also feeling the warmth and happiness of home.