The Qīnxī Festival, also known as the Winter Festival, usually takes place on the 10th day of the 12th lunar month in the Chinese calendar. The festival's time and customs are as follows:

**Time:**
- It typically falls in early January according to the Gregorian calendar.
**Customs:**
1. **Making and Offering Winter Clothes:**
People make or buy warm clothes to offer to the spirits of ancestors, in the hope of protecting them from the cold winter.
2. **Visiting the Ancestors:**
Families pay respects to their ancestors by cleaning tombs, making offerings of food, joss sticks, paper offerings (like paper money, cars, houses, etc.), and lighting fireworks.
3. **Feast and Warm Food:**
Special winter dishes and warm food are prepared, symbolizing a rich and warm lifestyle for both the living and the deceased. These may include dumplings, fish, or a type of cake called 'shuāozi'.
4. **Peach Blossom Balls (Mméiguīqiú):**
Young women tie peach blossom balls on their arms or around their necks for protection and to prevent evil spirits from entering during the cold winter.
5. **Fireworks and Firecrackers:**
They are used to scare away ghosts and demons that cause illness or misfortune during the winter months.
6. **Avoiding Certain Foods:**
People sometimes avoid certain foods, such as watermelons, to prevent the cold from spreading into their bodies.
The Qīnxī Festival serves as a time of remembrance, respect, and unity, highlighting the importance of family, ancestors, and community during the winter season.
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