dong zhi

Today is "dong zhi", the first day of winter according to the Chinese lunar calendar ("yin li"). According to the traditional custom, we will eat "jiao zi" (dumplings) today. By eating "jiao zi" one can avoid the ears frostbite during the winter.

"An zhao yin li, jin tian shi dong zhi. An zhao wo men xi su, jin tian wo men yao chi jiao zi. Zhe yang er duo zai dong tian bu hui bei dong shang"