It's time to be well-versed with the auspicious meanings of the season
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Food for thought?
The best way to leave your relatives beaming with pride at your next Chinese New Year gathering, is to actually know the auspicious meanings behind the various festive foods.
Whether it's crunchy egg rolls or a full-fledged feast in the form of a pen cai, these items are backed by rich cultural traditions that have bestowed them with lucky symbolisms.
Eat your fill and luck out!
7. Fruits for good fortune
Fruits are a quintessential part of the Chinese New Year festivities, but not just any fruit, mind you. Thanks to their pronunciation and character form, fruits like tangerines and oranges are said to bring good fortune to the household. Their orange-gold sheen and rotund shape symbolises fullness and wealth, which in turn invites luck.
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