冬至，是中国农历中一个非常重要的节气，也是中华民族的传统节日。冬至的时间在每年的阳历12月21日至23日之间。
这一天是北半球全年中白天最短、夜晚最长的一天。
作为二十四节气中最早被确定的日子，冬至的地位非同小可。因此民间也有“冬至大如年，人间小团圆”的说法。
冬至过节源于汉代，盛于唐宋，相沿至今。各地在冬至时有不同的风俗，北方地区有冬至宰羊、吃饺子、吃馄饨的习俗，南方地区在这一天则有吃冬至米团、冬至长线面的习惯。现在仍有一些地方在冬至这天过节庆贺。
Winter Solstice, an important solar term, is even regarded as a traditional festival in China.It always falls between December 21 to 23. And the day is the shortest with the longest night in the year.
Winter Solstice is one of the most significant days of the year and a time of reunion for Chinese people.It’s the first formulated solar term. Originating from Han Dynasty and flourishing in Tang and Song Dynasty, the tradition of celebrating on Winter Solstice are still valued today.
“Winter Solstice is as important as Spring Festival.”On this day, in the northof China, people will eat mutton, dumplings and wonton.And in the south of China, people will eat rice balls and long noodles.
策划：董亚青
统筹：霍文龙
配音：张宁宁
文案/海报：韩晓寒
视频：韩晓寒 张隽
鸣谢：邯郸翻译协会
