DIA130xH40mm, China
Today is the day of the Chinese winter solstice, Dong Zhi, it is one of the most important date for the rural China. Early in 500 B.C., basing from sun dial, the date for the 4 seasons were defined with the day of the shortest shadow at noon being summer solstice and the longest being winter solstice. Here are 2 folk proverbs prediction basing on the weather on the day of winter solstice, take a note and see if they are right.
Warm on Winter Solstice, freezing till middle of March;
Cold on Winter Solstice, Spring will have an early warmth.
Rain on Winter Solstice, sunny on Chinese New Year;
Rain on Mid Autumn, sunny onWinter Solstice.
White leather brooch, for the longest night of the year. Happy winter solstice!
Mountain Folkcraft 