It's the beginning of winter. ACLMEC wishing you good health, happiness, and warmth always.

Recently, China welcomed the nineteenth solar term of the twenty-four solar terms—Lidong, which marks the official beginning of winter.

Eating Dumplings: In northern regions, there is a custom of eating dumplings on the Beginning of Winter. Winter Nourishment: After the Beginning of Winter, the weather becomes cold, and the body requires more energy to maintain body temperature. Therefore, there is a folk custom of 'winter nourishment,' which involves consuming high-calorie and high-protein foods to strengthen the body and resist the cold. Common nourishing foods include lamb, beef, chicken, and various tonic herbs.  

Ancestral Worship and Welcoming Winter: In ancient times, the Beginning of Winter was an important ceremonial festival. On this day, people would hold ancestral worship ceremonies to express their respect and remembrance for their ancestors. At the same time, they would pray through the rituals for favorable weather and a bountiful harvest in the coming year. Adding Clothes for Warmth: As the temperature gradually drops, people begin to add clothing to keep warm. Elderly people, children, and those with weaker constitutions need to pay extra attention to keeping warm.  

Storing Food: Since winter is cold and long, ancient people would store grains and other foods around the time of the Beginning of Winter for future use. Although this custom is not as common in modern society, it is still preserved in some places.

During the time of the Beginning of Winter, let's pause our hurried steps and reflect on the gains and insights of the past year. Whether the joy of success or the setbacks of failure, they will all become valuable assets on our life's journey. Cherish them carefully and turn them into the motivation to move forward, ready to face the challenges ahead.

At last， ACLMEC wishing you good health, happiness, and warmth always！