, 1. Dumplings: attracting wealth

In Chinese folk custom, eating "dumplings" on New Year's Eve is an important feast that cannot be replaced by any delicacies. "Dumplings" are also known as "Jiaozi" or "Jiaoer", which means the alternation of old and new, and also adheres to the will of God. It is a must-eat feast delicacy. Eating dumplings means "Gengsui Jiaozi", "zi" means "Zi Shi", and "Jiao" is a homophone to "dumplings", which means "happy reunion" and "good luck". In addition, because dumplings resemble ingots in shape, eating dumplings during the Chinese New Year also carries the auspicious meaning of "bringing in wealth and treasure".