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Festival Foods

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Food is an important part of Lunar New Year celebrations. Each country has its own holiday foods. Here’s a taste of some of them.

Tangerines (above) are popular during Lunar New Year. The Chinese word for tangerine sounds similar to the word for luck. The fruit is a symbol of good fortune and happiness in the coming year.

Some people celebrate with a bowl of noodles. The noodles are long. They stand for a long life. Noodles can be stir-fried or served in soup. Try to slurp up the noodles in one piece. No bites!

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Dumplings are a common food in many Asian countries. Usually, the whole family helps make them. What a delicious way to spend time together!

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In Korea, rice cake soup is served. The rice cakes look like coins. For some families, they represent wealth and prosperity.

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