The Chinese New Year's EveChinese New Year's Eve of the meal is not on the table, and the blessing does not enter the door, which has a far-reaching meaning
First of all, we need to recognize that every dish in Chinese food culture has its own unique meaning. On the special night of Chinese New Year's Eve, every dish contains the best wishes for the new year. Therefore,"If the four dishes are not served, the blessing will not enter the door"The four dishes in the group generally refer to the following four ingredients that have special meanings.
The first is fish. In China, fish are"remaining"The word is synonymous with a symbol of more than every year. Therefore, fish is generally an indispensable food at Chinese New Year's Eve because it represents the family's prosperity and expectations for the future. Common practices include braised fish, steamed fish, etc. There is also a certain amount of attention to the placement of the fish, usually the whole fish, with a head and a tail, to show that it is a good omen all year round.
This is followed by chickens. Chickens have different meanings in different cultures, but in China, chickens symbolize good luck and hard work. Chicken dishes at the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, such as braised rice with white cut chicken slices or braised chicken nuggets, symbolize the family's hard work and prosperity, and good luck in the new year.
Third, tofu. Because of its white color, tofu is often used to symbolize purity and auspiciousness. In northern China, so is tofu"Blessings"The homonym means that the whole family is blessed. Therefore, the tofu dishes at the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, such as mapo tofu and pork stewed tofu, are all about wishing family members happiness in the new year.
Fourth, vegetables. Vegetables represent vitality and health. At the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, there is usually a plate of leafy greens, such as Chinese cabbage, baby cabbage or celery, which represent new vitality and vitality. Eating vegetables also means that you can be healthy and energetic in the new year.
In addition to the above four dishes, there are many other dishes with special meanings on the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner. For example, dumplings are in the shape of ancient ingots and symbolize wealth; There is a rice cake"Rising every year"The moral of the ; Eight treasure rice represents wealth and auspiciousness. Together, these dishes make up a sumptuous Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, and each dish is an expectation of family happiness.
Therefore, we need to revisit and pass on these traditional culinary customs. By preparing a meaningful Chinese New Year's Eve meal, we can not only satisfy our appetites, but also improve the relationship between family members and send blessings for the coming year.
In short,"There are no four plates on the table, and good luck does not enter the door"This sentence reminds us that the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner is not just a meal, but also a transmission of culture and emotion. On this special night, let's not forget the traditions, prepare each dish with care, and let good luck and good food come to the door to welcome the new year. May everyone have a family reunion and be as blessed as the East China Sea.