​吃汤圆是冬至的传统习俗，代表团圆的意思，现代人更喜欢把它当成圆满的象征

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Traditionally, the Winter Solstice is also a time for the family to get together. One activity that occurs during these get-togethers (especially in the southern parts of China and in Chinese communities overseas) is the making and eating of tangyuan (汤圆) or balls of glutinous rice, which symbolize reunion, family unity and prosperity