Answer: It means family reunion, and its origin is to ward off the Nian beast in ancient times.

1. Meaning: Say goodbye to the old and welcome the new, family reunion.

New Year's Eve dinner, also called reunion dinner, refers to the meal that the whole family eats together on New Year's Eve.

People who go out to work on New Year's Eve will go home early to reunite with their families.

The Chinese New Year's Eve dinner is a very important dinner for the family.

The annual reunion dinner not only connects family members, but also symbolizes good luck, perfection and reunion.

2. Origin: According to legend, in the ancient times, there was a very ferocious beast called Nian. It would come out every 365 days to harm the people. The people were very afraid of it, but people also found the pattern of its appearance, so every year

On New Year's Eve, people prepare meals early, close the windows and doors, and stay close to the door. The whole family gathers together to eat the New Year's Eve dinner. Because this meal has the symbol of bad luck, everyone cooks it.

It was so sumptuous that after the meal, no one dared to sleep. They sat together chatting and building up their courage.

You can't survive the New Year without eating New Year's Eve dinner.

Therefore, the habit of eating New Year's Eve dinner on New Year's Eve gradually formed.