Is the solstice of winter a blessing of happiness or well-being?

It is more appropriate to wish Ankang the solstice of winter. The winter solstice, Tomb-Sweeping Day and Zhongyuan Festival are collectively called the three ghost festivals. At this time, every household should pay homage to the deceased and miss the deceased relatives.

The solstice in winter is a warm festival, which releases its charm in a unique way and language. "The weather and people are urging each other every day, and the winter solstice is coming again." The solstice of winter has arrived, and the Spring Festival is not far away. In a blink of an eye, spring is waiting ahead, everything in the world will be enthusiastic and unrestrained, and new hopes and gains are getting closer and closer.

Differences of Winter Solstice Customs between North and South China

1, men's winter solstice custom

Many places in southern China will celebrate the winter solstice. Some coastal areas in the south continue the traditional custom of ancestor worship. Every household is dedicated to ancestor statues, memorial tablets, etc. Go to the hall at home, place an altar, set up incense burners, offerings, etc. In some places, while offering sacrifices to ancestors, they also offer sacrifices to gods, land gods and deities, so as to make the next year's weather favorable and the family prosperous.

2. The custom of winter solstice in the north

In many parts of northern China, it is a custom to eat jiaozi every winter solstice. According to legend, Zhang Zhongjing, a medical sage, saw a frozen person when he retired in his later years, so he wrapped mutton, some cold-dispelling herbs and dough into the shape of ears, made a medicine called "Quhan Jiaoer Decoction" and gave it to the people. Later, on the solstice of winter, people imitated eating and formed a custom.