Autumn fades and winter begins; all things retreat into stillness. As the 19th among the Twenty-Four Solar Terms, the Beginning of Winter heralds the arrival of winter. “Li” means commencement, while “dong” denotes storing away. From this time on, water starts to ice over and the ground grows frosty. Plants shed their lush beauty, and all living things quietly hibernate, nurturing vitality amid tranquility. In ancient times, there was a folk custom of “nourishing in winter”: people took warm foods to nourish body and soul, greeting the cold season peacefully. As cold winds pick up, may you wrap up well, savor warm meals, hold sunshine in your heart, and await the return of spring.
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