What customs are there around the world during the Winter Solstice? What is the date of the Winter Solstice in 2021?
Every festival has its own unique customs, and the Winter Solstice is of course no exception. So, in addition to China's traditional customs, do you know what other customs there are around the world for the Winter Solstice? What is the date of the Winter Solstice in 2021? Although there are no long holidays in the eleventh month of the lunar calendar, November is here, so is the New Year far away? This winter, Mr. Shui Mo will accompany you in looking forward to the New Year and explain to you the good and bad luck every day in November of the lunar calendar in 2021.What customs are there around the world during the Winter Solstice?UK: All-night party at StonehengeIn the UK, every year on the winter solstice, thousands of people come to Stonehenge to greet the latest dawn to celebrate the arrival of the winter solstice. A spokesman for Historical Society England said people come to Stonehenge on the winter solstice because of its relationship with the sun. From a certain angle, you'll find that Stonehenge is exactly where the sun rises and sets on the summer and winter solstices. In order to protect Stonehenge, the British government only opens Stonehenge on the summer solstice and winter solstice every year. Japan: "Winter Solstice Seven Treasures Vegetable" There is a saying in Japan that eating things ending with the Japanese word "ん" during the winter solstice can bring good luck. Therefore, foods such as carrots, white radishes, lotus roots, udon, ginkgo, agar, and kumquats are all "auspicious foods." These foods not only have good meanings, but also contain folk wisdom about storing nutrients to survive the cold winter. These seven foods are also known as the "Seven Treasures of Winter Solstice". Pumpkin is a must-have food during the winter solstice in Japan. As an auspicious food, pumpkin represents the transition from yin to yang. At the same time, pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and carotene, which can effectively prevent colds and strokes. Although the pumpkin harvest season is summer, pumpkin can be preserved for a long time and people can absorb its nutrients in winter. This is the wisdom of the ancients. Scandinavia: torches symbolize the return of the sun Before the founding of Christianity, people in Scandinavia celebrated Yule on the winter solstice. People would light torches on this day to symbolize the return of the sun, and burn Yule logs in the fireplace to commemorate the Nordic god Thor. In some areas, people keep a piece of the Yule log as a symbol of good luck, and this piece of wood is also used as material to light the next year's log. The present-day custom of burning Yule logs at Christmas is said to have originated from this festival. Ancient Rome: Celebrating Saturnalia In ancient Rome, people celebrated Saturnalia around the winter solstice, usually starting on December 17 and lasting for seven days. The Saturnalia feast dates back to 217 BC and was celebrated in honor of the god of agriculture. During this happiest festival of the year, people give each other gifts, all disputes and frictions are put aside, schools and courts are temporarily closed, and wars are ended or postponed. Pakistan: Dancing in front of a bonfire In Pakistan near the Afghan border, young men and women of the Kalashnikov tribe build bonfires on the winter solstice, eat various dried fruits, and celebrate the day with various dances. What is the date of the Winter Solstice in 2021?Gregorian calendar: Tuesday, December 21, 2021 Lunar calendar: November 18, 2021 [Business]: Opening up new markets is about to succeed. In future business activities, we must pay attention to the direction and type of operations and strengthen cooperation with others.[Seeking fame]: You must work hard to improve yourself with firm determination to lay the foundation for fame and success. The most terrible thing is that love affairs affect your future and career. [Going out]: It will be very smooth. Even if an accident happens, there will be someone to help. [Marriage and love]: Let nature take its course, don't go against principles, especially don't force it. It's better to marry late to choose an ideal partner. Couples can live in harmony until old age after going through the test of life. [Decision]: In life, one must uphold fair and pure moral character, treat marriage and family correctly, and develop and expand one's career based on a happy and harmonious family. Although your life's destiny is already determined, you can understand and grasp your future fortune in advance. Click on the [Premium Calculation] below to calculate your latest fortune! |
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