What are some symbolic festive foods we eat during Chinese New Year?
– What are the special food items people prepare or eat during Chinese New Year? (if you can provide 8 examples it would be perfect)
– Why do people prepare these foods during Chinese New Year? Do these food items have any symbolic meaning?
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