Eating dumplings at the beginning of winter.

In the north, eating dumplings at the beginning of winter is a habit shared by every household. Dumplings means "Jiaozi time", and eating dumplings at the beginning of winter represents the alternation of autumn and winter. There is also a saying that dumplings look a lot like ears, so eating dumplings at the beginning of winter reminds relatives that they should pay attention to keeping their ears warm when the weather is cold in winter.

For many northerners, it is not only the beginning of winter, but also New Year's Eve, Spring Festival, Winter Solstice, Lantern Festival, Powu Festival, Beginning of Autumn, Beginning of Winter, and Entering the Summer Festival. It seems that no matter what festival it is, the first choice for northerners is always dumplings.

Some netizens said: No matter what festival is celebrated, dumplings are eaten in the north. Regardless of festivals or solar terms, eating dumplings is popular in the north. We also like to eat dumplings on ordinary days, they are particularly delicious.

The reasons for eating dumplings at the beginning of winter:

First, dumplings are homophonic to Jiaozi. ?The beginning of winter is the transition between autumn and winter, so it is called "the time of Jiaozi". Dumplings are homophonic to "Jiaozi", so eating dumplings on this day symbolizes nutrition and good omen.

Second, eat dumplings to prevent your ears from freezing.

People in ancient times often had their ears frozen off. Because the shape of dumplings resembles ears, people believe that eating them will prevent their ears from freezing in winter. Therefore, there is a saying that "if you don't serve dumpling bowls at the beginning of winter, your ears will freeze off and no one will care".

Eating dumplings is an integral part of traditional Chinese culture. Whenever the Spring Festival comes, every household will make and cook dumplings, and then the family will sit together and enjoy this delicious dish.