Eating dumplings at the beginning of winter is because dumplings have a profound cultural heritage in our country.

Dumplings originated from ancient slots and are a typical Chinese delicacy with a long history. In the cold winter, eating a bowl of hot dumplings can not only satisfy people's appetite, but also resist the cold, which reflects people's yearning for a better life.

Dumplings symbolize reunion and family harmony. In the process of making dumplings, family members can work together, divide labor and cooperate, and enhance feelings. The round shape of dumplings symbolizes family happiness and harmonious interpersonal relationships. On this special day of Beginning of Winter, eating dumplings embodies people’s expectations for a happy family.

In addition, dumplings are rich in nutritional value and are beneficial to people’s health in winter. Dumpling skins are rich in starch, which is good for replenishing energy; the fillings are diverse, such as cabbage, leeks, pork, etc., and are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins and other nutrients, which help to enhance the body's resistance and cope with the cold winter.

Introduction to the beginning of winter

The beginning of winter is the nineteenth of the twenty-four solar terms and the first solar term in winter. Every year between November 7 and November 8 of the Gregorian calendar, when the sun reaches 240 degrees of ecliptic longitude, it is the beginning of winter. The beginning of winter means the change of seasons and the official start of the cold winter. At this time, the temperature gradually drops, the earth begins to sleep, and everything enters a state of recharging its energy.

The Beginning of Winter solar term has important agricultural significance in our country. In the northern region, around the beginning of winter is the harvest season for crops such as wheat and corn. Farmers are busy harvesting, drying, and storing grain to prepare for winter life and sowing in the coming year. In the south, around the beginning of winter is the time to sow rape, vegetables and other crops. Farmers must seize the opportunity to make full use of land resources.