Dumplings are eaten in the winter because they have a deep cultural heritage in China.

Dumplings, which originated from ancient jiaozi, are a typical Chinese food with a long history. In the cold winter, eating a bowl of hot dumplings can satisfy people's appetite and ward off the cold, reflecting people's desire for a better life.

Dumplings symbolize reunion and family harmony. In the process of making dumplings, family members can work together and share the labor to enhance their relationship. And the dumpling shape of reunion symbolizes family happiness and harmonious interpersonal relationships. Eating dumplings on this special day of winter symbolizes people's expectations for a happy family.

In addition, dumplings are rich in nutritional value, which is conducive to people's health in winter. Dumpling skin is rich in starch, which is good for replenishing energy; the fillings are varied, such as cabbage, chives and pork, which are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins and other nutrients, which help to strengthen the body's resistance to the cold winter.

Introduction to Lidong

Lidong, the nineteenth of the twenty-four solar terms, is also the first solar term of winter. Every year between November 7 and November 8 on the Gregorian calendar, when the sun reaches 240 degrees of the yellow meridian, it is the beginning of winter. The beginning of winter signifies the change of seasons and the official start of the cold winter season. At this time, the temperature gradually drops, the earth begins to hibernate, and everything enters a state of recuperation.

The winter festival has important agricultural significance in China. In the northern region, before and after the winter is wheat, corn and other crops harvesting season, farmers are busy harvesting, drying, storing food for the winter and the next year's sowing to get ready. In the southern region, on the other hand, around the beginning of winter is the time for sowing crops such as oilseed rape and vegetables, and farmers have to seize the opportunity to make full use of land resources.

All parts of China have their own traditional customs at the beginning of winter. For example, northern regions have the custom of eating dumplings at the beginning of winter, symbolizing family happiness and prosperity. In some areas, there are also activities such as ancestor worship and honoring the elderly to express respect for ancestors and care for the elderly.