The fish in the family banquet refers to more than one year, and the price of headless fish is low. In that era of material poverty, buying a few headless fish on holidays and starting a meat-free diet not only satisfied the taste buds, but also left a deep memory for the older generation.

2.bacon

Every year in early winter, bacon begins to be smoked. At first glance, it seems that there is a feeling of Chinese New Year, especially for the older generation. Bacon is essential for purchasing new year's goods. No matter what family conditions, every family will buy a few pounds of pork belly every New Year, put it in a big basin, put salt on it, hook it with iron wire and hang it under the eaves to dry naturally.

3. canned sugar water

For the older generation, eating a can of "original" canned sugar water is a luxury, and only when visiting relatives and friends on holidays will they buy some.

Step 4 twist

The twist is crisp and the taste of the year is getting stronger. As the saying goes, "It's Chinese New Year after Laba". After Laba, the business of twist shops in the streets and alleys gradually became active. There are samples of dry, crisp, sweet and salty twist in different lengths at the entrance of the store, and all kinds of beautiful and festive twist gift boxes are dazzling. The flame danced in the furnace to welcome guests, and the thick flavor of the year floated all over the street in the oil pan.

5. Nuts: There is a custom in my hometown. There are nuts such as walnuts, red dates and raisins on the Chinese New Year table, which means harmony, prosperity and sweetness in the New Year. In addition, there are hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios and pine nuts.