摘要：The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Winter Solstice, the 21st solar term of the year, beg

英语云端秀（第206期）

用英语讲中国传统文化——冬至

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Winter Solstice, the 21st solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec.22th and ends on Jan.5th.

中国传统二十四节气的第22个节气是冬至，今年的冬至从12月21日开始，1月5日结束。

There was a saying in ancient China, "The Winter Solstice is as significant as the Spring Festival."

中国有句古话叫：“冬至大如年。”

二(2)班的任修齐将用英语为我们介绍冬至，让我们一起来欣赏吧!

Hello, everyone. My name is Suky. I am 7 years old. I am from Class 2, Grade 2.I enjoy the violin and reading books, especially story books. Today I will read about the Winter Solstice.

同学们，你还知道哪些冬至小知识呢?让我们一起来看一看吧!

In certain water towns situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, it is customary to prepare glutinous rice with red beans during the Winter Solstice Festival. According to ancient tales, an evil spirit that passed away on this day had a fear of red beans.

在长三角地区的一些水乡，人们会用红豆和糯米一起煮成粥，传说有一个在冬至死去的恶鬼惧怕红豆。

In Suzhou, located in Jiangsu Province, it is customary to enjoy rice wine infused with fragrant osmanthus flowers during the Winter Solstice Festival. On the other hand, in Jiaxing, a city in Zhejiang Province, locals have a tradition of poaching eggs with longan, creating a unique and delicious dish to celebrate the occasion.

在江苏苏州，人们会在冬至喝桂花酿的米酒，而在浙江嘉兴，当地人则会做桂圆烧蛋。

同学们，你们的冬至是怎样度过的呢?如果有什么特别的习俗，希望可以跟我分享哦!

指导教师：黄慧

2024年12月25日

来源：慧哥可真酷