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The beginning of winter

Today is the 19th solar term which is called The beginning of winter 立冬 (lì dōng), the water in the river will start to frozen in most part of Northern China.

 

Every season has it’s unique custom and beauty, it’s said that from now on, one should eat well such as meat or fish which contains high protein and calories, so that you can resist the more and more cold days in winter. and today, people usually like to eat dumplings which is called 饺子(jiǎo zi) to celebrate the beginning of winter.

Related: Seasons and the solar terms/季节和节气