What's the point of eating jiaozi on the winter solstice?

Pay attention to eating jiaozi in winter solstice: generally, you will choose mutton stuffing dipped in vinegar.

Eating jiaozi on the solstice in winter is also said to be a good deed of Zhang Zhongjing, a "medical sage", in "Quhan Joule Decoction". Up to now, there is still a folk song in Nanyang, which is called "jiaozi Bowl, and nobody cares about frozen ears." .

Every year, during the winter solstice of the Lunar New Year, jiaozi is an indispensable holiday feast for both the rich and the poor. As the saying goes, "On October 1st, every household will eat jiaozi on the solstice of winter." This custom was left in memory of Zhang Zhongjing, a "medical sage", who gave up medicine from the winter solstice.

Winter solstice, commonly known as "Winter Festival", is a grand festival in ancient times. Among the 24 solar terms, the winter solstice is also the most important. The Winter Solstice Festival originated in the Han Dynasty, flourished in the Tang and Song Dynasties, and has been passed down to this day. The winter solstice originated from China's concept of Yin and Yang.

Yin and Yang symbolize the balance and coordination of life. China people believe that when the winter solstice comes, it is the time when the dark power and coldness of Yin are the strongest, and it is also an extremely important critical moment, because the light and warmth of Yang will gradually ban the extreme coldness of Yin. Therefore, the solstice of winter is a harmonious and happy moment.