The winter solstice in 2016 has come. Someone even asked what it means. Next, let's learn about the origin of the winter solstice. The origin of the solar term winter solstice belongs to 24 solar terms, and the origin of the formulation of the winter solstice was in the Shang Dynasty. At that time, Duke Zhou began to plan the capital city with the method of measuring shadows in the local guise, which had political significance at that time, but now it has become one of the festivals that have influenced the later generations for thousands of years. The winter solstice time in 2016 is December 21 in the lunar calendar November 23, 2016, while the winter solstice time in 2017 next year is December 22 in the lunar calendar November 5, 2017.
The origin of the winter solstice: the origin of the traditional festivals about the winter solstice becoming a traditional festival, originated in the Han Dynasty, flourished in the Tang and Song Dynasties, and has been along with each other up to now. It is recorded in the book of the later Han Dynasty that: 'before and after the winter solstice, the gentleman is in a quiet body, and all officials refuse to obey the government. They choose the auspicious time and then save themselves. So on the day of winter solstice, in ancient times, the court would have a holiday and rest, the army would be on standby, the frontier would be closed, the business and tourism would be closed, and relatives and friends would give each other delicious food and visit each other to celebrate this special festival.
The legend of winter solstice: The Legend of gourmet food comes every year. Some areas eat dumplings or wonton, and some eat red bean and glutinous rice. The story of eating wonton on the winter solstice happened in the Han Dynasty. It is said that the northern Xiongnu often harassed the border areas at that time. The two most ferocious leaders of the Xiongnu tribe, Hun clan and Tun clan, often disturbed the people on the border. So the common people use meat stuffing to wrap into corners, take the sound of "Hun" and "Tun" and call it "wonton". Then hate to eat, and seek to put down the war, to live a peaceful life. At the beginning, wonton was made at the winter solstice. Eating wonton at home also symbolizes a blessing for a happy life.
Winter solstice related proverbs selected one, winter solstice clear, next year more rain.
2、 The winter solstice is sunny and the Spring Festival is cloudy.
3、 Cloudy winter solstice and clear spring festival.
4、 It's a sunny winter solstice and a rainy and snowy Spring Festival.
5、 Winter solstice is not cold, summer solstice is not hot.
6、 Warm winter solstice, heat to Xiaoman.
7、 Winter solstice northwest wind, next year dry spring.
8、 Strong north wind in winter solstice, pay attention to frost prevention.
9、 The winter solstice is sunny, the new year's rain; the winter solstice is rainy, the new year's Day is sunny.
10、 Winter solstice is cold, Spring Festival is warm; winter solstice is warm, Spring Festival is cold.