First, the origin of the winter solstice

The winter solstice is the earliest one in 24 solar terms, but most people don't know that the origin of the winter solstice actually comes from a national capital planning. As early as more than 3,000 years ago, Duke Zhou began to use Tugui method to measure the shadow, and measured the position of the world in Luoyi, which was a move of political significance at that time, but it became one of the festivals that affected future generations for thousands of years.

Second, the custom of the winter solstice

1, Jiangsu winter solstice custom.

In Jiangsu, people attach great importance to the winter solstice. The night before is called "Festival Night", which is also called "Except Night". Cakes are made to worship ancestors, and given to relatives and friends. They are called "wine saving" and "winter wine sharing". Some people make dongyang wine with yellow rice wine and syrup.

2, Fujian winter solstice custom.

In Fujian, "rubbing pills", "sticking pills" and "feeding pills" are popular in the winter solstice. The colors of meatballs are red and white, and some are made into small and exquisite toys, such as pig heads and pig feet, as well as lychees, peaches and bananas, which symbolize prosperity and good luck.

3, Guangdong winter solstice custom.

There is a saying in Guangdong that "the winter solstice celebrates the New Year", and the winter solstice is regarded as grand as the New Year. People usually worship their ancestors on the winter solstice and hang paper in front of the grave, commonly known as "hanging winter" In some places, the winter solstice banquet is cooked with fish, preserved meat and vegetables, and everyone eats around the pot, which is called "around the stove". On this day, in addition to having a reunion dinner and dumplings.

Introduction of winter solstice:

Winter Solstice, also known as Solstice, Winter Festival, Sub-Year, etc., has both natural and humanistic connotations. It is not only an important solar term among the 24 solar terms, but also a traditional folk festival of ancestor worship in China. The winter solstice is one of the four seasons and eight festivals, which is regarded as a big holiday in winter. In ancient times, there was a saying that the winter solstice was as big as a year.

The custom of winter solstice is different in content or detail because of different regions. In southern China, there is the custom of offering sacrifices to ancestors and feasting on the winter solstice. In the northern part of China, it is a custom to eat jiaozi every winter solstice.