Group 1 - The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, symbolizing the transition of yin and yang energies, with the belief that life activities will gradually shift from decline to growth after this day [2] - The tradition of "counting the nine" begins on winter solstice, where people count nine sets of nine days, symbolizing the anticipation of warmer spring days [4] - In northern China, it is customary to eat dumplings and drink mutton soup on winter solstice, as dumplings symbolize warmth and health, while in southern regions, glutinous rice balls (tangyuan) are consumed, representing reunion and good wishes [8][10] Group 2 - Various local customs and activities are organized to celebrate the winter solstice, including making dumplings and tangyuan, which foster community bonding and express hopes for a better life [11] - In Fujian Province, villagers engage in the traditional craft of making brown sugar from sugarcane around the winter solstice, which is a cherished ancestral skill and symbolizes a sweet life [13]
冬至：冬至一阳生 数九盼春归
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-21 05:42