Does China celebrate the winter solstice? | Chinese Winter ...
studycli.org › chinese-winter-solsticeThe Winter Solstice Festival (Chinese: 冬至 Dōngzhì) marks the longest night in the northern hemisphere, which occurs when the Earth's north pole is tilted farthest from the Sun. Dongzhi is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Chinese. After the winter solstice, consequent days will gradually become colder but increase in daylight hours, so the Chinese Winter Solstice Festival is a time for optimism and looking forward to the upcoming spring season.