Is beginning of winter the beginning of winter?

Astronomy regards "beginning of winter" as beginning of winter. Beginning of winter is not only the first season of winter, but also an important festival celebrated in many places in ancient China. Beginning of winter means entering the cold season, and people tend to eat foods that can drive away the cold. Beginning of winter, commonly known as "winter" in central Fujian, means that at the turn of autumn and winter, beginning of winter "makes up for winter". In Chaoshan area of Guangdong, beginning of winter wants to eat sugar cane and fried fragrant rice. In Shantou, people eat fragrant rice made of lotus seeds, mushrooms, chestnuts, shrimps and carrots in early winter, which is also warm food. In the north, it is the custom to eat jiaozi in winter, because jiaozi looks like ears. People think that if you eat them, your ears won't catch a cold in winter.

Beginning of winter, beginning of spring, Chang Xia and beginning of autumn are collectively called "Four Things", and "Standing" is the establishment and beginning. As an important solar term, beginning of winter is one of the seasonal nodes that China people attach great importance to. "Autumn harvest and winter storage" is also a season to enjoy harvest and rest. Through the winter break, we look forward to the prosperity and good luck in the coming year.