Melon seeds are one of the favorite snacks of Chinese people. Especially during the Chinese New Year, melon seeds have become one of the must-have snacks for almost every household.

The history of melon seeds can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, when melon seeds were used as medicine to clear away heat, detoxify, moisten the lungs and relieve coughs.

With the passage of time, melon seeds are no longer a medicinal material, but have become a delicacy and snack.

In Chinese culture, melon seeds have a unique symbolic meaning.

The shape of melon seeds resembles a human head, so in ancient times, melon seeds were used to worship ancestors and gods.

At the same time, melon seeds also symbolize reunion and friendship, because melon seeds can be shared with friends and family.

How to operate melon seeds: The method of eating melon seeds is also very simple. You only need to open the melon seed shell, take out the melon seed kernel inside, and then put it in your mouth and chew it.

However, you also need to pay attention to some details when eating melon seeds. Let me introduce them to you below: 1. Choose good melon seeds: The quality of melon seeds directly affects the taste and nutritional value. Therefore, when buying melon seeds, you should choose melon seeds with complete shells, no insects, and

Mildew-free melon seeds.

2. Clean melon seeds: Before eating melon seeds, you need to clean them to remove dust and impurities on the surface.

3. Peel the melon seeds: Squeeze the melon seed shell gently with your hands, the melon seed shell will crack, and then take out the melon seed kernel.

4. Chew melon seeds: Put the melon seed kernels into your mouth, chew them gently with your teeth, and enjoy the deliciousness and texture of the melon seeds.

The cultural significance of melon seeds: Melon seeds play a very important role in Chinese culture. They are not only a delicacy and snack, but also a cultural symbol and symbol.

Melon seeds symbolize reunion and friendship, as they can be shared with friends and family, and can also be used as gifts for visiting relatives and friends during reunions.

Melon seeds also play an important role in traditional Chinese festivals.

For example, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, eating melon seeds is a traditional custom because the shape of melon seeds is like the moon, which symbolizes reunion and perfection.

During the Spring Festival, melon seeds are also one of the must-have snacks because their red packaging and shape symbolize good luck and good luck.