Traditional Foods for , Chinese New Year 2023.<br />In honor of the Year of the Rabbit, , here are some traditional Chinese foods to help you celebrate.<br />1. , Dumplings.<br />Dumplings must be arranged in a line as a symbol <br />of life moving in a direction instead of in circles.<br />It is believed that the more dumplings you eat, the more money you can make in the New Year.<br />2. , Nian Gao.<br />When eating this glutinous rice cake, it is customary <br />to say, “Getting higher year-after-year by year,” <br />meaning life will improve. .<br />3. , Sweet Rice Balls.<br />The shape of this food is associated with reuniting and being together.<br />4. , Fish.<br />Crucian carp, Chinese mud carp and Catfish are said to bring good luck, good fortune and surplus, respectively.<br />It must be carefully positioned on the dinner table, face distinguished guests or elders and be the last dish left on the table with leftovers.<br />5, Steamed Chicken.<br />Symbolizing family, the chicken is typically first offered to ancestors for blessings and protection.<br />If eating in a traditionally Chinese <br />environment for the New Year, there is <br />also dining etiquette to keep in mind:.<br />1. Don't stick your chopstick into a bowl of rice.<br />2. It's also frowned upon to <br />tap your bowl with chopsticks.<br />3. Don't pass food with your chopsticks, <br />and never start eating before your host
