In traditional Chinese culture, Chinese New Year's Eve is an important time for family reunions, ancestor worship, and New Year's celebrations. It is believed that what is done on this day will affect the fortune of the whole New Year, so there are many particularities and customs that need to be followed. Among them, "Chinese New Year's Eve is not a pendulum, the year of the dragon is not prosperous" is a popular folk proverb that reveals the fruits that should not be placed on Chinese New Year's Eve and the auspicious fruits that are suitable for placement. 
1. Three kinds of fruits that cannot be put on the table on Chinese New Year's Eve: pears: In Chinese culture, the pronunciation of pears is similar to the character "li", so it is considered to have the meaning of breaking, and it will mean separation when placed on the table, which is unlucky. 
Peaches: Peaches symbolize longevity and good fortune in Chinese culture, but on Chinese New Year's Eve, people are reluctant to place peaches because "peach" is a homonym for "escape", which means escape and may bring bad omen. 
Durian: Although durian is considered a delicious fruit in some regions, its taste and smell are sometimes considered ** in Chinese culture, so it should not be placed on Chinese New Year's Eve to avoid causing an unpleasant atmosphere. 
These three fruits are considered a symbol of bad luck on Chinese New Year's Eve, so people avoid placing them on the table for family dinners. 2. Five fruits of good fortune on Chinese New Year's Eve: Tangerine: The sound of orange is similar to "auspicious", symbolizing good luck and happiness, so it is a common custom to place oranges on Chinese New Year's Eve. 
Bananas: Bananas symbolize good luck and good luck, so they are considered one of the auspicious fruits. 
Sugar cane: Sugar cane is regarded as a symbol of wealth in southern China, and placing it means that wealth is rolling in and business is booming. 
Dragon Fruit: Dragon fruit has a unique appearance that symbolizes vitality and prosperity, making it an auspicious choice for serving on Chinese New Year's Eve. 
Persimmons: Persimmons are associated with "everything goes well" in Chinese culture, and placing persimmons can help usher in good luck in the New Year. 
These fruits are placed on Chinese New Year's Eve to bring good luck and good luck, and it is believed that these symbols will bring good luck and good fortune in the new year. In traditional Chinese festivals, customs and folk customs carry a profound cultural connotation, and although modern lifestyles have changed, people's respect and adherence to these traditional customs still continue to this day. By following these customs, people hope for good luck and happiness in the new year, praying for family safety, career success, health and happiness.