Yuanxiao can be eaten fried. The eating methods of glutinous rice balls and yuanxiao are different. Yuanxiao is mostly eaten fried, while glutinous rice balls are mostly eaten boiled. The tradition of celebrating the Lantern Festival has been around since the Western Han Dynasty in China. As the designated food of the Lantern Festival, the Lantern Festival has existed since ancient times and has a deep mass base. Tangyuan appeared in the Song Dynasty. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, glutinous rice balls were often eaten during the Winter Solstice, and there were "Winter Solstice dumplings" and "Winter Solstice dumplings". Yuanxiao is rolled out, and the skin is dry and soft. The glutinous rice balls are wrapped and have a smooth and sticky skin. There is also a difference in taste between the two. Yuanxiao is soft and hard, with a mainly sweet taste. It contains sweet fillings mainly composed of black sesame and bean paste. Tangyuan is soft in texture and can have a variety of flavors, including sweet, salty, meat and vegetable. There are many fillings, including black sesame, fruit, meat filling, custard, etc. Tangyuan can be stored for a long time if frozen, but Yuanxiao will crack when frozen.