Dongzhi (solar term)

[1] Dōngzhì, Tōji, Dongji, Tunji (in Okinawan), or Đông chí (in Vietnamese) is the 22nd solar term, and marks the winter solstice.

[citation needed] In Korea, the winter solstice is also called the "Small Seol," and there is a custom of celebrating the day.

In the past, red bean porridge soup was sprayed on walls or doors because it was said to ward off bad ghosts.

On this day, it is customary to drink grapefruit hot water and eat pumpkin in certain places.

[citation needed] Each solar term is divided into three pentads which are typically named after seasonal natural events.