Happy Dongzhi Festival
Many people call Dongzhi the Chinese version of Christmas because it is celebrated just a few days before on the 22nd of December. Really?!?! Hmmm…..I never noticed.
This is the tang yuan or gluttinuous rice balls Mom and me did the night before.
Although they are easily available in the markets, most families still prefer to do it themselves. It’s an opportunity for members of the family to get together and catch up while rolling the balls.
Once finished, they will be left to sit overnight so they dry up before being cooked in syrup the next morning.
HAPPY DONGZHI EVERYONE! ^_^
December 22nd, 2007 at 10:02 pm
Did you know that the original color of the glutinous rice balls (’tangyuan’) is only red and white?
Here’s an add to your post on Winter Solstice. It’s interesting to read about its history and how others celebrate this occasion.
Go here —> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_solstice
Great post, girl!