Because the Winter Solstice is the coldest day of the year, and mutton is hot and can keep warm and resist the cold, many people eat mutton to keep warm on the Winter Solstice. Many people eat mutton on the winter solstice, but they don’t know where the custom of eating mutton came from? Eating mutton on the Winter Solstice has been handed down from ancient times, and there is a custom of eating mutton on the Winter Solstice in both the north and the south. After the winter solstice, the weather will gradually become colder. Eating mutton during the winter solstice can not only resist the cold, but also improve the body's immunity and ability to resist the cold.

In addition, mutton is very rich in protein and vitamins, and the fat content is relatively low, so even people who are afraid of gaining weight can still eat it. Legend has it that the custom of eating mutton during the Winter Solstice was passed down from the Han Dynasty. Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, ate boiled mutton during the Winter Solstice and found it particularly delicious. Therefore, the custom of eating mutton on the Winter Solstice gradually formed among the people. Although mutton is not eaten on the winter solstice, almost every family will eat mutton.

And in ancient times, people paid attention to three-nine tonic for one winter, so that there would be no pain in the coming year. Especially in the north, winter is relatively cold, so everyone would eat something warmer on this day. To nourish the body. Because mutton is hot, many people think that mutton is very suitable for eating in winter, as it can make people's bodies less afraid of the cold. Because it is easy to get internal heat when eating mutton in summer, everyone thinks that eating mutton in winter is not only less likely to get internal heat, but also has the effect of keeping people warm. Especially when the family sits together to eat mutton hot pot, it is not only very warm but also very cozy.

Eating mutton has many benefits. It can not only drive away cold but also replenish qi and blood, and can resist wind and cold. And because mutton has relatively low calories and high protein and nutrients, it is very suitable to eat in winter. And there are many ways to eat mutton. Whether it is stir-fried, grilled, or rinsed, it is very delicious. However, many people cannot accept the smell of mutton, so when making it, you should add more cooking wine and ginger to remove the smell.