The symbols of eating dumplings in winter include welcoming the arrival of winter, signifying the arrival of wealth, and sending wishes.

1. To welcome the arrival of winter

Winter is a cold season, but it is also one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. People eat dumplings to express their love and welcome to winter, and also hope that winter will bring warmth and happiness.

2. Symbolizing the arrival of wealth

The shape of dumplings is similar to that of the ancient gold and silver Yuanbao, symbolizing wealth. In traditional Chinese culture, dumplings are regarded as an auspicious food and people believe that eating them can bring wealth. Therefore, eating dumplings at the beginning of winter is also considered a way to pray for good fortune.

3. Sending wishes

The word "dumpling" harmonizes with "交", which means to welcome the turn of the fall and winter seasons. The day of the winter festival coincides with the transition between autumn and winter, and eating dumplings at this time is considered an act of conforming to the will of heaven, as a way to send people's good wishes for the new year. By eating dumplings, people hope to welcome a new beginning and hope that the new year will be full of hope and joy.

In China, the following dumplings are commonly eaten:

1. Cabbage and Pork Dumplings: This is one of the most common dumplings, which is made of pork, cabbage, and other seasonings. Pork is ground into a meat filling, cabbage is broken up or chopped, cabbage is added to salt to "kill" the water, cabbage is squeezed out of the water, and then modulated with the pork filling. This kind of dumplings is easy to make, tender and juicy.

2, chives and pork dumplings: chives and pork filling is one of the most popular dumplings eaten, known as "dumplings double male", is made of pork, chives modulation. Grind the pork into a meat mixture, chop the chives into minced, and add other seasonings. Leeks are easy to water, to add cooking oil and stir evenly wrapped leeks, and then finally put salt to taste, so that leeks can lock the water. Chives and pork stuffed dumplings are very fresh, leeks and pork collocation, flavor is a classic.

3, sauerkraut and pork dumplings: sauerkraut and pork dumplings are unique to the Northeast. In the Northeast, almost every family in winter to eat sauerkraut and pork dumplings. Dumplings wrapped in pickled cabbage have a unique flavor.

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