Beginning of Winter

The Essence of the Season

Lìdōng opens the curtain of winter; all things are stored away, and it is time for people to quietly gather their spirit.

Folk Customs

When a solar term settles into daily life, it becomes a shared ritual for the Chinese people:

Farm Work of the Season

Autumn harvest done, winter storage begins: the north’s soil freezes, the south races to sow winter wheat, and farmwork shifts into rest and repair.

Cultural Significance

Lìdōng is more than a single day; it is a coordinate our ancestors set within heaven and earth—a reminder of when to sow, when to harvest, and when to quiet the mind.