Speaking of dumplings, I think everyone must be familiar with them!

Today, dumplings are quick-frozen foods that can be eaten whenever you want.

But do you know?

In Beijing, dumplings on New Year’s Eve are very particular!

Dumplings filled with vegetarian food are used to worship gods, while those filled with meat are eaten by the family.

In addition to the well-known delicacies such as dumplings and rice cakes, old Beijingers also make "douerjiang" - a cold dish made from pork skin, dried tofu, soybeans, green beans, etc., with an amber color and similar to "meat paste".

"Long'er".

There is also "mustard dumpling", which is a cold dish for appetizers.

People eat a lot of greasy food during festivals, which can easily cause fire and phlegm. These cold dishes can make up for this shortcoming.

Shaqima and other pastries used by old Beijingers to worship gods and ancestors in ancient times are not only the food of ethnic minorities in Beijing, but also a must-have food in the homes of Beijingers.

In the past, there was also the custom of eating fish on New Year's Eve, which must be carp. Initially, it was in the name of offering sacrifices to gods, and later it was associated with the auspicious saying of "abundant auspiciousness". Fish is both a delicacy and a tribute.

Old Beijing not only has delicious food, but also has a long history of folk houses.

Most of the residential buildings in Beijing are courtyard houses.

Siheyuan housing is the most common form of housing in my country and has the longest history.

Most of them face south, with the main house in the south, a side house in the north, and wing rooms on both sides. They have plenty of sunlight. The four rooms are closely connected by a courtyard, commonly known as "siheyuan".

Its layout is "one front and two rooms", with the main house located on the central axis of the whole house, ranking first in bay, depth, height and decoration.

The side rooms on both sides of the yard set off the main house.

The yard is a place for traffic, lighting and ventilation, and is equipped with greenery, becoming the center of rest and family activities.

There is still a lot of history in old Beijing that is worth visiting. Beijingers are very enthusiastic and they welcome foreign tourists at any time.