Winter Solstice Lantern Enamel Pin

The Dongzhi Festival, or Winter Solstice Festival, is an ancient Chinese celebration that marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. It symbolizes the arrival of winter and the return of longer daylight hours, signifying a balance of yin and yang in the cosmos. Families come together to partake in traditional activities such as making and eating tangyuan (glutinous rice balls), worshipping ancestors, and reciting the "Nines of Winter." It's a time for joy, reflection, and family bonding, and some argue that it's even more significant than the Chinese New Year!