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Core Insights - The article highlights the traditional practice of eating dumplings during the winter solstice in Beijing, with a specific focus on the preparations made by the well-known restaurant, Huifeng Dumpling House, which prepared 3,000 jin of dumplings for the occasion [1][3]. Group 1: Restaurant Operations - Huifeng Dumpling House began preparations early in the morning with over 50 chefs working to make dumplings and serve breakfast [3]. - The restaurant's front manager, Li Yanan, noted that the number of customers on the winter solstice is typically higher than on the beginning of winter [3]. Group 2: Consumer Preferences - Many customers visiting the restaurant not only enjoyed eating dumplings but also purchased raw dumplings to cook at home, with the new lamb and radish filling being particularly popular [5]. - The trend of enjoying warm dishes during winter is evident, with various restaurants offering comforting meals, such as lamb soup and hot pot, which have seen increased demand [6]. Group 3: Market Trends - There has been a significant increase in the search volume for hot pot-related dishes since the first snowfall, with a 96% year-on-year growth in searches for "shabu-shabu" [6]. - Popular hot pot restaurants have become crowded, indicating a strong consumer preference for warming meals during the cold season [6].