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Tuesday, February 17, 2009Y
TRADITIONAL NEW YEAR FOOD...

-- Lotus seed - signify having many male offspring

-- Ginkgo nut - represents silver ingots

-- Black moss seaweed - is a homonym for exceeding in wealth

-- Dried bean curd is another homonym for fulfillment of wealth and happiness

-- Bamboo shoots - is a term which sounds like "wishing that everything would be well"

-- Fresh bean curd or tofu is not included as it is white and unlucky for New Year as the color
signifies death and misfortune.

-- Other foods include a whole fish, to represent togetherness and abundance, and a chicken for prosperity. The chicken must be presented with a head, tail and feet to symbolize completeness. Noodles should be uncut, as they represent long life.

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