What are the customs of winter solstice?
1, jiaozi is eaten in many places, and jiaozi is eaten in winter solstice. In China, no matter rich or poor, jiaozi is an indispensable holiday food on people's table. According to legend, the custom of eating jiaozi in winter solstice is because Zhang Zhongjing does not forget to give alms to "dispel cold and charming ear soup". There is a saying among Nanyang people that "jiaozi can't be reached on the solstice in winter, and nobody cares if you freeze your ears".
2. Eating Wonton Many places in southern China have the custom of eating Wonton on the solstice in winter. In the Southern Song Dynasty, Lin 'an (now Hangzhou) also had the custom of eating wonton in winter solstice. The Song people explained in detail that Lin 'an people eat wonton to worship their ancestors on the solstice in winter. It was not until the Southern Song Dynasty that the custom of eating wonton on the solstice became popular in China. Today, wonton has become a famous snack with many kinds, different productions and delicious taste all over the country, which is deeply loved by people. There are many unique wonton that are deeply loved by diners all over the world, including the famous wonton in Chengdu Long Wonton Museum, which has a wide variety, thin skin and tender stuffing, and delicious soup.
3. Sacrificing ancestors is a common custom in many festivals in China, and winter solstice is one of them. In the records of national customs in China, there is a saying of "Winter Solstice Festival", also known as "Ghost Festival". In the eyes of China people, the significance of the ancestors' souls to the family can be compared with the strength of the God of heaven and earth to the country, and we should not be careless or neglect it. Sacrifice, whether in the temple at home or in the cemetery, is to offer delicious and delicious things to our ancestors as much as possible.
4. Giving shoes every winter solstice, there is also the custom of giving shoes to people. "China Ancient and Modern" has a cloud: "Han has embroidered mandarin duck shoes, and Emperor Zhao made his aunt stay in winter." Later, it became a custom that on the solstice of winter, my nephew sent shoes to my aunt. In the past, there were exquisite embroidery on shoes and hats. Generally, the shoes are embroidered with beasts, and the hats are decorated with tigers, that is, tiger hats.
"Youyang Miscellanies" records that "women in the Northern Dynasties often wear socks and boots from winter to day". Solstice of winter: "The sun is born below, the sun is always in the sky, and the scenery is blessed for a long time." As for 100 million years. " Therefore, the previous winter solstice was also called "Dragon Walking Festival". Generally speaking, when the sun shines on the solstice in winter, the primary sun starts to go up from the ground, that is, from the feet, so a pair of shoes should be sent to protect the primary sun and ensure safety. As the saying goes, "The winter solstice is sunny, and the shoes are safe and healthy", that's what it means.
5, eat the winter solstice As the saying goes, "Eat the winter solstice, a line grows a day", saying that after the winter solstice, the days will get longer and longer. "Winter solstice noodle", commonly known as "dried noodles", is one of the pasta. Eating winter solstice noodles is the custom of celebrating winter solstice in Anhui. Winter solstice noodles are handmade by local people, which is a traditional food custom in China. Handmade vermicelli is very particular. It is made of fine wheat, refined salt, eggs and other natural materials through eight processes, such as mixing, waking, serving, hanging and pulling. In Hefei, Anhui Province, the custom of eating noodles from winter solstice is related to solar terms, climate and agriculture. In the cold winter, eating a bowl of hot egg noodles is also a winter solstice.
This is the traditional custom of winter solstice that I know. What else do you know? Please leave a message in the comments section.