In the traditional Lantern Festival in China, jiaozi is usually eaten, which symbolizes reunion and happiness. Different families and regions may have different traditions and stories. Generally speaking, however, grandma may tell the following stories related to glutinous rice balls and Lantern Festival:

1. Legend of Lantern Festival: It is said that Lantern Festival is to commemorate an ancient general named Hai. He once rode a rooster around the city at midnight, illuminating the way for people. Since then, people have hung red lanterns on the Lantern Festival, symbolizing light and hope.

2. the Goddess Chang'e flying to the moon: Another story related to the Lantern Festival is the Goddess Chang'e flying to the moon. It is said that Chang 'e was once a beautiful woman who flew to the moon because she took the elixir of life by mistake. On the Lantern Festival every year, the moon will be particularly round, and people think it is Chang 'e celebrating the reunion between people.

3. The legend of cooking Yuanxiao: There is another interesting story about the origin of Yuanxiao. It is said that Yuanxiao was invented by a girl named Yuanxiao. Her parents have passed away, and she is lonely. One day, she came across a small ball made of glutinous rice flour, which was very delicious. Since then, she has cooked Yuanxiao for the villagers on the Lantern Festival every year, symbolizing reunion and happiness.

These stories are all traditional stories related to glutinous rice balls and Lantern Festival. Grandma may tell these stories while eating dumplings, so that family and children can know more about traditional culture and customs.