Winter Solstice at MINJAN: Sharing Blessings, Strengthening Bonds, and Welcoming a Brighter Tomorrow

The Winter Solstice embodies both natural and cultural significance, serving as both a pivotal solar term among the twenty-four solar terms and a traditional folk festival in China. Marking an auspicious day, it signifies the beginning of longer days as the sun regains strength, initiating the cyclical return of the sun's direct rays. Celebrated as a major winter festival, it was regarded in ancient times as “as grand as the New Year.” Winter Solstice customs vary across regions in both content and detail. In southern China, traditions include ancestral worship and festive banquets. In northern China, eating dumplings on the solstice day is a longstanding custom. This year, MINJAN prepared heartwarming Winter Solstice gifts for all employees in advance. Apples symbolize peace and safety in Chinese culture, while oranges express wishes for good fortune and prosperity. We gathered in the lobby to take photos together, embracing these beautiful blessings and the approaching holiday—a sign that MINJAN will thrive even more in the coming year.