A Thousand Whys
24 Solar Terms: Why did the ancient Chinese mark Winter Solstice as New Year?
20 Dec 2022
You probably know that the Spring Festival is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, when families get together to welcome another new year. But did you know that over 2,000 years ago, Chinese people actually marked the beginning of a new year on another day? That is, the winter solstice day, better known as Dongzhi in China. Tune in to learn about how Chinese people celebrate the arrival of winter.
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