The Beginning of Winter (Did You Eat Dumplings?)

Hi steemians:

Today is Beginning of Winter, (19th solar term）every solar term is a solemn ceremony for people trying to communicate with the heaven and earth. So, today I made some dumplings to celebrate it and would like to talk about the festival with you.

In ancient times, Beginning of Winter was not only the time people harvest crops to sacrifice and give a banquet to celebrate the good harvest year, but also is an important festival.

On the day, there is such a rite emperor went to suburb to celebrate the arrival of winter with ministers and gave them winter clothes to keep out the cold.

On the season, the weather is very cold, grass and trees , vitality will be hide,so people who keep in good health in the winter should comply with nature. And we should pay attention to keep warm, daily life is also very important. We should go to bed early and get up late, be sure to have enough rest.

In addition, this is a custom among the people. In the south of China, people will eat some fine dishes , high calorie food, such as chicken, fish and meat, which they can not only make your body strong, but also keep out the cold. However in the north, people will eat dumplings on the day. (The dumpling's pronunciation is similar to the word "alternate " )So, we usually do it.

Every season has its unique beauty, experienced the quiet beauty of autumn, we can leisurely enjoy white winter. If you don't want to go out in cold days, having a cup of tea, reading a book and playing a song are all very nice!

Hope you have a wonderful life !

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今天是立冬，做了一些饺子，顺便跟大家聊聊这个传统节日。

古人云：冬者，天地闭藏，水冰地坼。

立冬是表示冬季的开始，万物收藏，规避寒冷。

在古代，立冬不仅是收获祭祀与丰年宴会举行的时间，还是个重要的节日。 这一天，皇上有出郊迎冬的礼仪，并有赐大臣们冬衣以抵御严寒。

这个季节，北方天寒地冻，草木凋零、生机潜伏必藏的季节，因此冬天养生要顺应自然界。大家除了要注意保暖外，饮食起居也很重要。应该早睡晚起，保证充足的睡眠，不要轻易地扰动阳气。

此外，民间还有立冬补冬的习俗。在南方，人们会吃些滋阴补阳，热量较高的食物，鸡鸭鱼肉啊，不仅使身体更强壮，还能预寒，预防感冒。在北方，人们会通常吃饺子。好吃不过饺子，而且立冬是秋冬季节之交，故“交“子之时的饺子不能不吃。

每个季节都有自己独特的美，走过秋的静美，我们又可以悠闲的享受这银装素裹的冬季。不愿意外出的可以远离俗世的喧嚣，看一本闲书，弹一曲小曲，画一幅画，亦或是约几个好友坐在窗前泡杯清茶，聊聊天，岁月如此静好。

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