Group 1 - The article discusses the traditional practices of winter preparation in Northeast China, particularly the habit of storing autumn vegetables as a cultural ritual to welcome winter [1][16] - In Northeast regions, families typically store around 2,000 to 3,000 pounds of vegetables, but current practices have shifted to purchasing about 100 pounds at a time due to improved living standards [3][5] - The market for autumn vegetables is thriving, with daily trading volumes reaching hundreds of tons, particularly in Shenyang, which serves as a major distribution center for agricultural products [13][15] Group 2 - The article highlights the cultural significance of pickled vegetables, especially sauerkraut, in Northeast cuisine, which is prepared as a winter staple and symbolizes family gatherings [20][22] - In contrast to Northeast practices, Southern regions like Zhejiang celebrate winter by making rice cakes, which are associated with good fortune and community bonding [23][30] - The article also mentions the harvest of persimmons in Guangxi, where local farmers are busy making dried persimmons, contributing to the local economy with an annual production of 620,000 tons of fresh persimmons [34][36]