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The Dongzhi Festival is a special day in China that happens around December 21st. It celebrates the shortest day and longest night of the year. Families come together to enjoy a warm meal, often sharing delicious rice balls called tangyuan, which symbolize family unity and the bright days that will come. People believe that after Dongzhi, the days start to get longer, bringing more sunlight and a new year full of hope. It's a time to show love, eat yummy food, and think about how light will soon return after the dark winter days.
How to celebrate Dongzhi Festival?
To celebrate Dongzhi Festival, gather with family and make tasty dumplings filled with meats or veggies. You can also help make sweet rice balls called tangyuan, which are fun to eat. Decorate your home with colorful paper and hang lanterns to add brightness. Enjoy stories from elders about past celebrations and share laughters. Play games with friends or siblings, like board games or puzzles. Don't forget to dress warmly, as it's a cold time of the year. Drink warm tea or hot chocolate for coziness. Finally, take a moment to appreciate your loved ones and the warmth of your home.
Where Dongzhi Festival is celebrated?
- - China
- - Taiwan
- - South Korea
- - Japan
- - Vietnam
- - Malaysia
- - Singapore
- - Hong Kong
- - Macau
