The meaning of the Four jiaozi symbolizes family reunion and happiness. Tangyuan and reunion are homophonic. People will eat glutinous rice balls to express their thoughts for their distant relatives and express their good wishes for life. On the fifteenth day of the first month of the Lantern Festival, jiaozi is generally eaten in the south and Yuanxiao is eaten in most parts of the north. Although these two foods have different tastes, they are similar in appearance and have the same meaning, both of which represent the meaning of reunion.

The difference between glutinous rice balls and Yuanxiao.

1. Different fillers.

There are many kinds of jiaozi, including sesame, fruity, bean paste and even meat stuffing. The stuffing of Yuanxiao is more practical, with sesame seeds and sugar as stuffing. Sometimes you can add a little chopped flowers or walnuts, but don't forget the sugar.

2. Different storage.

Tangyuan can be frozen, so it can be preserved for a long time. Yuanxiao is easy to crack when frozen, so its storage time is relatively short. Because jiaozi can be preserved for a long time, there are frozen jiaozi all over the country, which can be eaten all year round. Some areas in the south will eat glutinous rice balls during the Spring Festival and the winter solstice.

On the other hand, Yuanxiao is easy to crack after being stored for several days or frozen, and its shelf life is short. Usually, only the north can make it on the spot and sell it on the same day, which is more like a festive atmosphere.