Chinese Food: What's Hot Now: Chinese New Year - New Years Food Symbolism

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Chinese New Year - New Years Food Symbolism Oct 13th 2011, 10:05 Chinese New Year Food Symbolism Bamboo shoots - wealth Black moss seaweed - wealth Dried Bean Curd - happiness (note: fresh tofu is not served because the color white symbolizes death and misfortune in Chinese culture). Chicken - happiness and marriage (especially when served with "dragon foods," such as lobster. Family reunion (if served whole) Eggs - fertility Egg Rolls - wealth Fish served whole - prosperity Chinese garlic chives - everlasting, a long life Lychee nuts - close family ties Noodles - A long life Oranges - wealth Peanuts - a long life Pomelo - abundance, prosperity, having children Seeds - lotus seeds, watermelon seeds, etc. - having a large number of children Tangerines - luck Return to Main New Years Index Symbolic Chinese New Year Recipes - From Egg Rolls to Sticky Rice Cake Chinese New Year Recipes

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