On the Winter Solstice, Savor the Warmth in Dumplings


Release Date:

2025-12-21

On this festive occasion, steeped in the cultural tradition that “the Winter Solstice is as significant as the New Year,” the company’s management is keenly aware that many colleagues remain on duty due to work commitments. To show our care and support, the Administration Department began planning this heartwarming event three days in advance.

The Winter Solstice has quietly arrived. The north wind, laced with bone-chilling cold, sweeps past the city’s towering skyscrapers, swirling up a few withered, golden ginkgo leaves that spin gracefully in the air. Yet despite the biting, knife-like chill of the wind, a warm, welcoming atmosphere pervades the company’s office building: colorful lanterns hanging in the corridors sway gently in the breeze, steaming ginger tea bubbles lazily from the kettle at the reception desk, and even the digital display screens have been updated with a festive red background reading “Wishing You Health and Well-being on the Winter Solstice,” filling every corner with the cozy, celebratory spirit of the season.

On this festive occasion, steeped in the cultural tradition that “the Winter Solstice is as important as the New Year,” the company’s management is keenly aware that many colleagues remain at their posts due to work commitments. To show our care and appreciation, the Administration Department began preparing this heartwarming event three days in advance: procuring 300 jin of fresh mutton, inviting a chef from a five-star hotel to personally simmer a rich mutton soup on-site, customizing warm scarves emblazoned with the company logo as thoughtful gifts, and even setting up a “Winter Solstice Folk Customs Corner” in the break room, showcasing handcrafted “Nine-Nine Cold-Dispelling Charts” and informational displays on winter solstice health practices.

Colleagues in the Administration Department began preparations several days in advance, carefully selecting only the freshest ingredients—from plump, juicy pork to vibrant, tender greens—each item rigorously inspected to ensure the dumplings would be both delicious and healthy.

On the day of the Winter Solstice, the cafeteria was bustling with activity. Everyone worked together, with some kneading the dough, others rolling out the wrappers, and still others carefully wrapping the fillings, as laughter and cheerful chatter echoed in every corner.

Before long, plates of dumplings—each uniquely shaped yet brimming with heartfelt care—were neatly arranged on the table. As steaming hot dumplings were served to every colleague working diligently at their posts, smiles of happiness lit up everyone’s faces. This thoughtful gesture of care and warmth from the company made this chilly Winter Solstice feel especially heartwarming.