1, cultural differences lead to the different call: since ancient times, the cultural differences between the north and south are relatively large, especially in terms of food. In the north this thing is called Lantern, while in the south this thing is called Tangyuan.

2, dumplings and snacks practice is different: according to the traditional practice, dumplings are wrapped, the surface is smooth and sticky; and snacks are rolled out, the surface is dry and fluffy.

3, dumplings and snacks with different fillings:

Soup dumplings with more fancy fillings, in addition to the traditional five kernel, bean paste, peanuts, there are some flowers, coarse grain flavors, and even savory roasted pork with dried plums, mushrooms and fresh meat flavored; on the contrary, snacks are more uniform in flavor, mainly sweet, the more common is the black sesame, bean paste, peanut flavor.

4, soup dumplings and snacks eat different:

Soup dumplings are mostly eaten with boiled, there are some people like to eat fried; and snacks, although it is also boiled as the main way of cooking, there are some areas of the fried to eat. Moreover, the boiled dumplings are not quite the same as the Lanterns. When the dumplings come out of the pot, it's mostly clear soup, while the Lanterns are the opposite, and often come out of the pot in a muddy soup.

Baidu Encyclopedia - Lanterns

Baidu Encyclopedia - Tangyuan