"Children, let's eat the Glutinous Rice Ball Soup or Tang Yuen Soup which mother has prepared, so that you can all be a year older!" I believe that this has been a very common phrase which our mother said to us when we are young. Whatever it is, as children we love to grow up but by the time we reach a certain age, we hope that we will stop growing or be young again. Mainly its because being young children there is no worries and no huge commitments to take care of, except enjoying a carefree life.
Though today's parents do not instill such 'old days knowledge and practice' to the younger generation, but to me personally, my mother's words would still rings in my ears when on this day, 22nd December, where all Chinese celebrate this Dongzhi Festival or commonly known as Winter Solstice Festival.
Though today's parents do not instill such 'old days knowledge and practice' to the younger generation, but to me personally, my mother's words would still rings in my ears when on this day, 22nd December, where all Chinese celebrate this Dongzhi Festival or commonly known as Winter Solstice Festival.
Most importantly, on this festival most Chinese will still prepare the Glutinous Rice Ball Soup or Tang Yuen which symbolizes family unity, love, peace and harmony. For those busy working people they can just purchase the ready made ones in any cold storage outlets at any supermarkets or shopping malls.
This simple gesture of the family gathers together for a simple Glutinous Rice Ball Soup will go a long way in helping to preserve our Chinese cultures and customs. Here's to share with all my home-cooked Tang Yuen.....
"Happy Dongzhi Festival to all......."
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