As early as Han Dynasty, China had the custom of having a reunion dinner on New Year's Eve. In the old society, because of the low standard of living, we couldn't make a rich diet at ordinary times, so we could only improve it during the New Year. Therefore, the quality and content of the New Year's Eve dinner are higher, and the food should be as rich as possible. First of all, it is to satisfy your desire. Second, this feeling of fullness indicates that you will have plenty of food and clothing in the coming year. At the same time, people in ancient times thought that the New Year's Eve dinner could also drive away epidemics and evil spirits. Therefore, the New Year's Eve is characterized by family reunion, and all men, women and children should attend. For this reunion, family members or children who go out must go home before New Year's Eve. If they don't come back in time, leave a space for those who don't come back at the dinner table and put a pair of chopsticks to show family reunion.
3. What are the dishes for the reunion dinner?
Chinese New Year customs vary from place to place, so the menu of reunion dinner is different. However, China people who like spoken English always have some dishes with beautiful meanings in their New Year's Eve. For example, fish dishes that symbolize surplus every year, no matter whether they are boring, such as braising, steaming, frying and stewing, at least one fish will appear in most New Year's Eve dinners. In addition, Northeasters who love to eat jiaozi also need jiaozi on the New Year's Day. Eating jiaozi in the New Year also means getting rich. There is also a traditional food, rice cake, which is essential. Generally, it is fried and eaten during the Chinese New Year, which has a high meaning every year. Of course, in addition to these heavyweight dishes, there are other dishes that bode well:
Pig pit: Good luck.
Celery: Diligent.
Pig hand: make a fortune and start.
Lettuce: making money
Yuba: rich
Garlic: it can be counted.
Braised pork: thriving