Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c12.s1.t2.46

v2.c12.s1.t2.46

It is celebrated on the eighth day of the 12^th lunar month. China celebrated “the day of winter sacrifice” in the Han Dynasty and it was confirmed as the eighth day of 12^th lunar month in some regions in the south in the Northern and Southern Dynasties. *Records of Annual Functions in Jing-Chu Area* wrote that “the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month was the day of winter sacrifice, and proverb said that spring grass grew once winter drums were beaten.” Villagers beat fine waist drums, wore Hu masks, and acted as Vajra-warriors to dispel diseases.” It’s proven that folk activities on the day of winter sacrifice had been influenced by Buddhism.