Jiaozi evolved from wonton. In its long development process, there are many names, such as ancient "prison pill", "flat food", "dumpling bait" and "powder horn" It was called "Crescent Wonton" in the Three Kingdoms period, "Wonton" in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, "Crescent Wonton" in the Tang Dynasty, "jiaozi" in the Song Dynasty and "Flat Food" in the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. In the Qing Dynasty, it was called "Jiaozi".

Jiaozi originated in the Eastern Han Dynasty and was initiated by Zhang Zhongjing, a native of Dengzhou, Henan Province. At that time, jiaozi was used as medicine, and Zhang Zhongjing wrapped some herbs in the dough to treat diseases (mutton, pepper, etc. ) to avoid frostbite of patients' ears.

Symbolic meaning:

Jiaozi is not only a delicacy in China, but also contains China culture. It is a delicious snack for every household at ordinary times, and it is also a must-have food on New Year's Eve, which expresses people's yearning and appeal for a better life.

Mutton stuffing-that is, jiaozi where foreign wealth means foreign wealth.

Ocean: that is, vast and numerous; It's wider than the sea. I wish you a fortune. This is called making a fortune.

Jujube stuffing means lucky jiaozi.

Zhao: Wow, just like the god of wealth, all the wealth in the world is dominated by you. This is called luck. Traditionally, I like to wrap coins in jiaozi. I get the best luck, but it is not very safe and hygienic, so I wrap big red dates and wish my food prosperity and enthusiasm in the new year.