Here are some traditional customs of the Winter Solstice in various places, translated into English:
1. China:
- Eating dumplings (饺子): In northern China, people have the custom of eating dumplings on the Winter Solstice.
- Eating tangyuan (汤圆): In southern China, sweet rice balls are typically eaten to celebrate.
2. Japan:
- Eating mochi: People in Japan eat mochi, a sticky rice cake, to mark the festival of Shōchū-kan (冬至), also known as the Winter Solstice.
3. Korea:
- Eating songpyeon: Koreans have the custom of eating songpyeon, a rice cake, on the Winter Solstice, which is also known as Seollal (설날) or the Korean New Year.
4. Vietnam:
- Eating banh tet: In Vietnam, people eat banh tet, a rice cake, to celebrate the Winter Solstice.
5. Scotland:
- Eating neeps and tatties: A traditional Scottish dish of mashed turnips (neeps) and potatoes (tatties) is often served on the Winter Solstice.
6. Norway:
- Eating lefse: In Norway, lefse (a flatbread) is eaten with butter, cheese, or jam during the Winter Solstice celebrations.
7. United States:
- Eating green bean casserole: In some parts of the United States, particularly in the Southern states, a green bean casserole is a traditional dish for the Winter Solstice.
8. Italy:
- Eating panettone: In Italy, the rich bread called panettone is often eaten during the Winter Solstice, especially in Milan.
9. Finland:
- Eating rice pudding: In Finland, rice pudding with a hardboiled egg on top is a traditional dish for the Winter Solstice.
10. Ireland:
- Lighting a yule log: An old Irish tradition involves lighting a yule log on the Winter Solstice to bring good luck and warmth to the home.
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