Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice, more commonly know as the first day of winter, marks the official start of winter. It occurs on December 21st and is the shortest day and longest night of the year. From this point on, the days get longer and the nights get shorter.

People all around the world celebrate it, but I will be sharing my family's tradition for this special day. My mother makes glutinous rice balls, small balls made from glutinous rice and covered in sweet soy bean powder. They have a gooey, chewy texture. It is like a cross between gummies and gum. We usually eat these special treats for breakfast.