冬至是中国传统节日之一，也是二十四节气中的第22个节气。以下是冬至节气的来历和传说：
### 来历
冬至起源于中国古代，据传已有2500多年的历史。在古代，人们认为冬至是一年中最寒冷的一天，也是阴气最盛的时候。因此，冬至被视为“冬藏”的开始，意味着万物进入休养生息的状态。
冬至节气在每年的阳历12月21日或22日，这一天太阳直射南回归线，北半球白昼最短，黑夜最长。随着季节的推移，白昼逐渐变长，黑夜逐渐变短。
### 传说
关于冬至的传说有很多，以下是一些比较著名的：
1. **女娲造人**：相传女娲在冬至这一天创造了人类，因此冬至也被称为“造人节”。
2. **黄帝问路**：相传黄帝在冬至这一天问路，得到了神仙的指点，从而找到了通往天界的道路。
3. **冬至饺子**：北方有吃饺子的习俗，据说饺子形状像耳朵，吃了可以防止耳朵冻伤。
### 英文翻译
Here is the English translation of the origin and legends of the Winter Solstice:
### Origin
The Winter Solstice is one of the traditional Chinese festivals and the 22nd of the 24 solar terms. It has a history of over 2,500 years. In ancient times, people believed that the Winter Solstice was the coldest day of the year and the time when yin energy was at its peak. Therefore, the Winter Solstice was seen as the beginning of "Winter Storage," marking the time when all things enter a state of rest and rejuvenation.
The Winter Solstice falls on December 21st or 22nd of the Gregorian calendar each year. On this day, the sun is directly overhead the Tropic of Capricorn, and the shortest day and longest night occur in the Northern Hemisphere. As the seasons progress, the days get longer and the nights get shorter.
### Legends
There are many legends about the Winter Solstice, some of which are quite famous:
1. **Nuwa Creates Humans**: It is believed that on the Winter Solstice, Nuwa, the creator of humans, shaped humans out of clay. Therefore, the Winter Solstice is also known as the "Human Creation Festival."
2. **Huangdi Asks for Directions**: It is said that Huangdi, the Yellow Emperor, asked for directions on the Winter Solstice and received guidance from immortals, finding the path to the heavenly realm.
3. **Eating Dumplings**: In the north, there is a custom of eating dumplings, which are said to resemble ears. It is believed that eating dumplings can prevent ear frostbite.
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