Chinese New Year's Eve is one of the most important festivals in traditional Chinese culture. On this day, people express their blessings and expectations for the new year through various customs and activities. Among them, the choice of dishes on the table also has a special elaboration and meaning.
In the traditional concept of China, the dishes on the table are not only to satisfy people's appetites, but also carry people's sustenance and expectations for a better life. Therefore, the choice of table dishes on Chinese New Year's Eve is often given special meanings and meanings.
But there are some dishes that should not be on the table on Chinese New Year's Eve. The old people often say, "If the 3 dishes are not on the table, the blessing will not come in the coming year".
What are these three dishes that should not be served? Next, let me reveal them one by one for you.
The first dish that should not be served is cabbage. Cabbage, in Chinese, is homophonic with "white matter", meaning bad luck. On the important occasion of Chinese New Year's Eve, people hope that the new year will be smooth and safe. Therefore, cabbage is naturally not suitable for dishes on the table.
The second dish that should not be served is duck. Duck meat, in Chinese, is homophonic with "pressure", meaning suppression. On the important occasion of Chinese New Year's Eve, people hope for good luck and development in the new year. Therefore, duck is not a dish that should not be on the table.
The third dish that should not be served is water spinach. Hollow cabbage, which is homophonic with "empty" in Chinese, means emptiness and incompleteness. On the important occasion of Chinese New Year's Eve, people hope that the new year will be fulfilling and fulfilling. Therefore, water spinach is not suitable for dishes on the table.
Since there are dishes that are not suitable for serving, there are naturally dishes that are suitable for serving. Below, let me recommend a few dishes that are suitable for you to serve and their meanings.
The first dish I recommend is fish. Fish, in Chinese, is homophonic with "Yu", meaning more than every year. On the important occasion of Chinese New Year's Eve, people hope that the new year will be rich and abundant. Therefore, fish is a dish that is very suitable for the table.
The second dish I recommend is braised pork. Braised pork means wealth and auspiciousness. On the important occasion of Chinese New Year's Eve, people hope that the new year will be prosperous and auspicious. Therefore, the dish of braised pork is also very suitable for appearing on the table.
The third dish I recommend is green onions, ginger and garlic. Green onions, ginger and garlic imply wisdom and wisdom. On the important occasion of Chinese New Year's Eve, people hope that the new year will be smart and wise. Therefore, the dish of onion, ginger and garlic is also very suitable for appearing on the table.
Through the above introduction, I believe that everyone has a certain understanding of the choice of dishes on the table on Chinese New Year's Eve. In fact, no matter what kind of dishes they are, they are the embodiment of people's wishes and expectations for the new year. The choice of table dishes on Chinese New Year's Eve carries people's hopes and expectations for a better life.
Although some traditional customs may have faded with the changes of the times, the cultural connotations and meanings they contain still affect our lives. Therefore, on the important occasion of Chinese New Year's Eve, let's bring traditional wisdom and blessings into the family and enjoy the moment of reunion and happiness together.
Finally, I wish you all peace, health and hope in the new year. May everyone's life be as colorful and beautiful as the table on Chinese New Year's Eve.