The Winter Solstice (冬至, Dōngzhì) is one of the most important traditional Chinese festivals, often celebrated with the saying: “Winter Solstice is as significant as the New Year” (冬至大如年, Dōngzhì dà rú nián). It falls around December 21–22 each year, marking the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere. In Chinese philosophy, yin energy reaches its peak, after which yang energy begins to grow – a moment of renewal and hope.
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