In ancient China, the winter solstice was the most important festival of the year. Until now, people still regard it as one of the most important solar terms in a year. The customs of winter solstice in various places are colorful and full of local characteristics. In the ancient city of Yangzhou, the older generation called the solstice of winter "big winter", and there are many customs suitable for occasions. Let Lao Huangli introduce them to you.

At noon from the winter solstice, every family prepares seven dishes to worship their ancestors. Rice noodles, boiled fish, roasted meat, vegetables and tofu are all dishes that must be collected by all means. Others are arranged according to the conditions of each family. People who are a little more particular will prepare pig heads in advance. The basic procedures of ancestor worship are: serving food, lighting candles, offering incense, pouring wine, kowtowing and making wishes. And then burn a lot of money.

Eating glutinous rice balls "glutinous rice balls" is a must-have food in old Yangzhou in winter. Eating dumplings symbolizes family reunion, family harmony and good luck, so everyone should eat dumplings, which is also called "dumplings" in Yangzhou dialect. There used to be a saying that "eating glutinous rice balls is one year older".

Don't give money for fun (avoid giving money). Older Yangzhou people are afraid of taking money in winter. I don't know if it has anything to do with the saying that "winter goes and spring comes, every family eats dumplings, teachers don't have holidays, and students don't give money". Children and the younger generation can't give money to their parents on the solstice of winter.

Eating melons from winter to day can cure (prevent) all diseases. Many people choose old melons and store them for cooking from winter to day. Some people even leave melons on withered vines, put them on the wall, and then pick them.

There is a "99 Song" in Yangzhou folk songs. The lyrics are: Don't shoot in the first 99, walk on the ice in the third 94, watch the willows by the river in the fifth 96, open the river in the seventh 99, return to Yan in the eighth 99, and plow cattle everywhere.

The "nine" in the ballad is counted from the day of winter solstice, and it is counted every nine days. After nine "nine days", winter will be over and spring will come. Therefore, Yangzhou people call it "Entering Nine" or "Entering Nine" from winter to the future.

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