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Eating dumplings at the beginning of winter.

Eating dumplings at the beginning of winter is a traditional custom in northern China. In traditional Chinese culture, the beginning of winter is the turn of autumn and winter, the time of giving birth, so eating dumplings has the meaning of obeying God's will and welcoming the new season. In addition, in farming societies, the Beginning of Winter is also a day for people to rest and reward themselves for a year of hard work. Eating dumplings has become a way to express celebration and gratitude.

In northern areas, eating dumplings at the beginning of winter has become an important custom, especially in the Beijing-Tianjin area. On this day, every household will make and eat dumplings, and some places will even hold dumpling feasts and other activities. The meaning of eating dumplings is to wish for family harmony, good health and all the best.

Introduction to the customs of the Beginning of Winter:

1. Eating dumplings: In northern China, eating dumplings at the Beginning of Winter is an important custom. The dumplings are shaped like ingots, which have a beautiful meaning and are also a comfort to people who have worked hard for a year.

2. Eating mutton: On the day of Beginning of Winter, people in the north also like to eat mutton.

3. Drink mutton soup: In Shandong area, there is a custom of drinking mutton soup at the beginning of winter. Drinking mutton soup at the beginning of winter is also a delicious enjoyment.

4. Winter swimming: On the day of the Beginning of Winter, winter swimming enthusiasts will engage in winter swimming activities such as crossing rivers to welcome the arrival of winter.

5. Storage of vegetables: During the Beginning of Winter, people in northern areas will store vegetables, such as cabbage, radishes, etc., to prepare for the winter.

6. Sacrifice: In ancient times, on the day of Beginning of Winter, the emperor would lead his ministers to the outskirts of Beijing to set up altars to offer sacrifices to pray for good weather and good harvests in the coming year.

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