The specific time of winter solstice in 2023
24 solar terms is an ancient time division system in China. According to the position of the sun on the ecliptic, a year is divided into 24 solar terms, and each solar term corresponds to the changes of some natural phenomena, such as temperature and sunshine. Among them, the winter solstice is the 22nd of the 24 solar terms, which usually occurs on February 20th or 22nd of 65438+265438 every year. The winter solstice marks the direct sunlight to the southern hemisphere, and the northern hemisphere has the shortest day and the longest night, which is also a big festival of the lunar calendar.
The winter solstice is the shortest day and the longest night in a year. On this day, the yang reached the lowest point in a year, and the yin gradually rose, marking the transformation of yin and yang. In the traditional culture of China, the balance of yin and yang is an important concept to maintain the health of nature and human body. The winter solstice is also an important time node for farming. The ancients believed that after the winter solstice, it was freezing cold and entered the severe winter season.
Historical tradition
Farmers should complete winter ploughing and prepare for spring ploughing during this period. Therefore, the winter solstice is of great agricultural significance in ancient farming society. Winter solstice also has certain guiding significance to human health. The traditional concept of health preservation holds that winter solstice is a good opportunity for tonic, so we should pay attention to keeping warm and supplementing nutrition to cope with the cold winter.
In some places, there is a tradition of climbing mountains on the solstice in winter. The climbing of Chongyang originated in ancient times, and it has the meaning of dispelling diseases, exorcising evil spirits, increasing yang spirit and blessing peace. People will choose to climb mountains from winter solstice to pray for peace and health in the coming year. In the north, there is a custom of eating jiaozi from the solstice in winter. Jiaozi symbolizes reunion, which means that the family will get together on the solstice in winter and have a reunion time. It also means to ward off evil spirits and avoid disasters.