The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms.

Winter solstice, also known as Dongzhi in Chinese, is the 22nd solar term on the Chinese lunar calendar.

The day sees the shortest daytime and the longest night and it also marks the arrival of the coldest season in the year.

The Winter Solstice might be the favorite time for a gourmet.

For the ancient Chinese, the celebrations of a significant festival could never happen without a proper feast, especially for Dongzhi, which marks the end of one year and the arrival of the next.

Dumplings, a favorite food for many Chinese people living in the north, is an indispensable part of a feast.

In Qingdao, when it comes to dumplings, the first thing people think about is Bayu dumplings (mackerel dumplings).

(By Liuqin/Fanying)