In traditional chinese custom, Dōng Zhì was a day of rest,
a time when the crops had been harvested, and families gathered
together to celebrate the end of growing season.
Dōng Zhì signigfies the shortest day and longest night of the year.
On the day of Dōng Zhì which us today,
the chinese will make the traditional food which is
Tāng Yuán (汤圆) or Kuih Ee,
which is sweet soup with glutinous rice balls.
It signigies the arrival of winter and after eating it
we become one year older.
(This is Red bean Tāng Yuán)
Besides, eating is symbolic of family unity and harmony as well
the round shaped rice ball represent togetherness
and completeness of the family.
(This is plain colorful Tāng Yuán)
** This photos is from "turtle" while the infomation here is from the Internet.
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