The Beginning of Winter is an important solar term in the 24 solar terms in China, marking the official start of winter.

The Beginning of Winter, an important festival in the traditional Chinese solar terms, usually falls on November 7 or 8 every year. On this day, the sunshine gradually becomes shorter, the sky becomes clearer, the temperature drops sharply, and people begin to feel the approach of severe winter.

The Beginning of Winter is a dividing node in the 24 solar terms in the lunar calendar, which means that China has entered a new season. On this day, the direct point of the sun passes through the position 23.5 degrees from the Tropic of Capricorn, and the northern hemisphere begins to enter winter, while the southern hemisphere enters summer.

In many parts of China, people will use the Beginning of Winter as a solar term to launch a series of celebrations and traditional activities. Among them, the customs in terms of diet are very rich and diverse. According to traditional customs, during the Beginning of Winter, people can eat some foods that warm the body, such as chicken, duck, goose, and dog meat, and also eat a lot of ingredients that have a warming effect, such as ginger, pepper, garlic, etc. These foods are believed to help people resist the cold and increase physical strength and resistance.

The Beginning of Winter is also a node for some traditional folk activities. For example, in some areas, people will hold ancestral worship and worship ceremonies on the day of the Beginning of Winter to pay respect to their ancestors and gods and pray for a good harvest and peace in the coming year. At the same time, some places will also hold cultural activities such as agricultural skills demonstrations and traditional dance performances to promote traditional culture.

Although the lifestyle of modern society has changed a lot, the Beginning of Winter, as a part of Chinese traditional culture, is still respected and celebrated by the majority of people. It not only represents the change of seasons and the laws of nature, but also carries people's expectations and blessings for a better future.

The arrival of the Beginning of Winter tells us that winter has come, and we should pay attention to keeping warm and maintaining health, strengthen exercise, and improve our body's immunity. At the same time, we should also cherish the warmth and family affection around us and spend the cold season together.

In addition, the Beginning of Winter is also a long-awaited moment for cycling enthusiasts. As the weather gradually turns colder, the environment and conditions for cycling change, but this cannot stop their love for cycling. Cycling in the cold winter can enhance physical fitness, improve cold resistance, and is also a time to exercise willpower and perseverance.

In winter cycling, cycling enthusiasts need to pay attention to keeping their bodies warm. They will choose appropriate cycling gear, such as warm clothing, gloves, goggles, etc., to cope with low temperatures and wind chill. In addition, winter weather conditions are unstable and the road surface may be slippery, so cyclists need to drive carefully and pay attention to safety.

In some cities in China, such as Beijing and Shanghai, there are also special winter cycling events that attract a large number of cycling enthusiasts. These events not only provide cyclists with an opportunity to show their strength and skills, but are also an important driving force for cycling culture.

In short, the Chinese Beginning of Winter marks the end of autumn and the beginning of winter, and is an important moment in farming and life. For cycling enthusiasts, it also marks a change in the cycling environment and conditions. Winter cycling requires special preparations and precautions, but it is also a good opportunity to exercise and show cycling skills.