Dumplings should be eaten in winter.

Lidong is the nineteenth of the twenty-four traditional Chinese solar terms and the beginning of winter. At this time of year, it is a common custom in northern China to eat dumplings to welcome the arrival of winter. Therefore, eating dumplings at the beginning of winter is a traditional festival custom that signifies welcoming winter and praying for peace and reunion.

Dumplings resemble ears on the outside, and it is believed that eating dumplings keeps the ears from freezing in winter. At the same time, dumplings also represent reunion and happiness, so during the season of Ridong, family members get together to make and share delicious dumplings. In addition to Ridong, dumplings are also eaten on important traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, reflecting the Chinese people's emphasis on traditional culture and their love of food.

Weather changes in winter

1, temperature drop: after winter, the temperature begins to drop significantly, especially in the northern regions, the temperature may drop rapidly to below zero. This drop in temperature may lead to frost, freezing and other phenomena.

2, wind enhancement: after the winter, the wind gradually enhanced, especially in the cold snap, the wind may reach a lot, this wind enhancement may lead to dry air.

3. Decreased precipitation: After the onset of winter, precipitation gradually decreases, especially in the northern region, precipitation may become less. This decrease in precipitation may lead to dry land and water shortage.

4, the sunshine time becomes shorter: after winter, the sunshine time gradually becomes shorter, especially in the northern hemisphere high latitude areas, the sunshine time may be significantly shorter.