Celebrating New Beginnings: Global Traditions of the New Year. by Shalna Omaye - HTML preview

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Jiaozi in China

A Culinary Representation of Good Fortune and Wealth

In China, dumplings, or jiaozi, are a staple of New Year's Eve meals. Filled with various fillings, jiaozi symbolize wealth and abundance, with the number of dumplings eaten representing the number of coins or blessings one hopes to receive in the coming year.