The winter solstice is the time for a reunion when families sit idly, the lights are dear to them, and they feel the preciousness of reunion. Time is quiet and silent, the winter solstice arrives quietly; the white dew at the fingertips condenses frost, and the year is safe and sound.
HELLO WINTER SOLSTICE
Chinese Traditional 24 Solar Terms
Winter Solstice
The word “Solstice” means extreme
The ice becomes stronger and the ground begins to break up
It is the time of winter
The sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer on this day
It is the longest day of the year
“Eat the winter solstice noodles, the day is long.”
After today
The direct point of the sun begins to move northward
The noon sun height will gradually rise
The days in the northern hemisphere will also slowly become longer
In the north, dumplings are the “standard” for the winter solstice
In winter, it is cold and easy to freeze your ears
And dumplings are shaped like “ears”
People think eating dumplings can protect their ears
Southerners like to have winter solstice on this day
The family reunion, sitting around the fire at night
Eat a bowl of steaming dumplings
The winter solstice is a time of joy and reunion
The winter solstice is as big as the New Year
A small reunion among people
Winter Solstice
Please put aside your busy life for a while
Go home and have a reunion meal
Even if it’s just a bowl of dumplings and dumplings
As long as you are with your family
It is warm and happy enough
Winter has arrived and spring is not far away, let’s work together through the winter and welcome the beautiful spring!
