China二十四节气·立冬
CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): Beginning of Winter is the first solar term of winter.
央视网消息（新闻联播）：立冬是冬季的第一个节气。
At the end of our program, let us appreciate together the natural beauty and cultural significance of this season.
节目的最后，我们一起欣赏这个时节的自然之美和文化意蕴。
"Winter means an ending; all things are gathered and stored." The crops in the fields have been harvested, and the granaries are full. Heaven and earth have drawn in their vitality, yet left scenes of yellow flowers bearing dew and red leaves dancing in the wind. Farther south, it is the season of yellow oranges and green tangerines. Across China's vast expanse, each landscape and its seasonal offerings possess their own tranquil charm.
“冬，终也，万物收藏。”田里庄稼收罢，仓廪充盈。天地敛了生机，也留下黄花带露、红叶随风的景致。更往南去，正是橙黄橘绿时。中国之大，风物各悠然。
"At the Beginning of Winter, replenish yourself for winter and treat your palate." There is a custom of nourishing oneself for winter at this solar term: the family sits together, the fire casts a red glow on the windows, and the food is rich with aroma. Nourishing oneself for winter strengthens the body and preserves one's roots.
“立冬补冬，补嘴空。”立冬有补冬的风俗，一家人围坐，炉火映窗红，饭菜香浓。补冬，补的是身，守的是根。
Beginning of Winter is a good season for brewing yellow rice wine and making pickled vegetables. These days, fresh vegetables are available in all four seasons, yet many people still long for that particular taste. Some flavors must be given time to develop slowly.
立冬是酿造黄酒、制作腌菜的好时节。如今四季都有新鲜蔬菜，很多人还是惦记这一口。有些滋味，须付光阴慢慢地酿。
At the Beginning of Winter, do not speak of winter's arrival as bleak and desolate; where the heart has something to strive toward, there is spring.
立冬，莫道冬来萧瑟，心有所向即是春。