What are the customs and activities of the Winter Solstice? What should we pay attention to in health preservation during the Winter Solstice? "The Book of Rites: Monthly Ordinances" says: "The month of mid-winter is called Changyue." "Chang means full." Therefore, the eleventh month of the lunar calendar is also called Changyue. In this November of the lunar calendar 2020, Mr. Shui Mo will spend a happy month with you.What are the customs and activities of the Winter Solstice?Eat dog meat on winter solsticeThe custom of eating dog meat during the winter solstice has a long history and is said to have originated in the Han Dynasty. It is said that Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, ate dog meat cooked by Fan Sha on the day of winter solstice and found it extremely delicious and praised it highly. Since then, eating dog meat during the winter solstice has gradually become a custom among the people. Nowadays, people eat dog meat, mutton and various nourishing foods on the winter solstice, hoping for a good omen in the coming year. Winter Solstice Shoes Gift During the winter solstice, people have the custom of giving shoes as gifts. It is said in "China Past and Present": "In the Han Dynasty, there were embroidered mandarin duck shoes. Emperor Zhao ordered them to be presented to uncles and aunts on the winter solstice." As time went by, the custom of giving shoes to uncles and aunts gradually evolved into uncles and aunts giving shoes and hats to nephews and nieces. In ancient times, hand-embroidered shoes given to women were mostly embroidered with flowers and birds, and hats were mostly made in the shape of phoenixes; shoes given to men were mostly embroidered with ferocious beasts, and hats were mostly made in the shape of tigers. Eat dumplings on the winter solstice In northern my country, there is a custom of eating dumplings on the winter solstice of the lunar calendar every year. As the saying goes, "On October 1st, the winter solstice arrives, and every household eats dumplings." This custom of the winter solstice is for commemoration. It was left by the "Medical Saint" Zhang Zhongjing when he gave away medicine on the Winter Solstice. Every year on the Winter Solstice of the lunar calendar, dumplings are an indispensable holiday meal for everyone, regardless of their wealth. Dumplings are very popular in major supermarkets and shopping malls. As the saying goes, "In November, the Winter Solstice arrives, and every household eats dumplings. ” What should we pay attention to in health preservation during the Winter Solstice?1. Pay attention to keep warm:When the temperature drops below 0℃, you should add clothes in time. Clothes should have good thermal insulation performance, be soft and loose, and not too tight, to facilitate blood circulation. 2. Maintain a good mood: Your mood should be stable and happy, and you should avoid anger, irritability and depression. 3. Pay attention to changes in the condition: Pay attention to changes in your condition at any time, go to the hospital for regular check-ups, take medication when necessary, control the progression of the disease, and prevent it before it happens. 4. Provide more ventilation: If you stay in an unventilated room for a long time, the carbon dioxide in the room will increase dramatically. Coupled with the decomposition products of sweat and the elimination of bad gases from the digestive tract, the indoor air quality will be greatly reduced, which will cause people to experience dizziness, loss of appetite, etc. in such an environment, which is not conducive to human health. 5. Avoid salty and spicy food: In winter, the diet should not be too salty, as it will damage the kidneys and damage the yang energy. In addition, you should be careful not to eat too much spicy food. In daily diet, it is advisable to eat foods that moisten and nourish the lungs, such as lily, ginkgo, white fungus, lotus root, lotus seeds, pear, etc. Fortunes in life can be good or bad, and calculating the direction of your fortunes in advance can help you plan ahead and make your life smoother and brighter. Do you want to know when your good luck will come? Then take a look at the [Excellent Calculation] below, and may you have peace and happiness in your life! |
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