立冬
Term 19 of 24 · Winter
Date
November 8, 2019
Lunar Date
10/12
Day of Week
Friday
Lidong marks the beginning of winter. Crops have been harvested and stored. Animals begin hibernation and nature enters dormancy.
In northern China, eating dumplings (饺子) is essential. In the south, chicken, duck, and fish are eaten for nourishment. Making winter preserves begins.