单选题 请阅读下列短文并回答:这是中国传统文化中的哪个节日?______
It is one of the Solstitial days (Solstice is the time of either the longest day in the year or the shortest day in the year) it is a time for the family to get together. One activity that occurs during these get-togethers (especially in the southern parts of China) is the making and eating of dumpling (especially in the southern parts of China), Tangyuan or balls of glutinous rice, which symbolize reunion. The orgins of this festival can be traced back to the yin and yang philosophy of balance and harmony in the cosmos. After this celebration, there will be days with longer daylight hours and therefore an increase in positive energy flowing in.
  • A.元宵节
  • B.春节
  • C.冬至
  • D.端午节
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 从短文中的关键词汇“Solstitial days”(夏至或冬至)和最后一句中“days with longer day-light hours and therefore an increase in positive energy flowing in”可知,该节日后白天逐渐变长,而夜晚逐渐变短。由此可判断出该节日为冬至。