What is the meaning and symbol of jiaozi?

The meaning and symbol of jiaozi is reunion, family happiness and good luck.

Eating jiaozi in the New Year is a traditional custom in the south. Jiaozi symbolizes reunion, and the whole family will participate in the production process.

Jiaozi is spherical, which means round and round. It is similar to the Lantern Festival in the north, but it is also bigger than the Lantern Festival, as big as an apple. An adult with a large appetite will be round after eating three bellies.

The implication of Tomb-Sweeping Day eating green jiaozi;

In memory of ancestors, it means reunion. The green ball is round, symbolizing reunion, and also representing hope and life. Eating green balls made of wormwood can also prevent diseases and improve immunity.

In ancient times, people made dumplings mainly as a sacrifice, but now it has gradually become a seasonal snack.

As the cold food custom of the Cold Food Festival was transplanted to Tomb-Sweeping Day, in ancient times, cooking with fire was not allowed, so people would prepare some pancakes, buns and other foods.

But these foods are tasteless when eaten too much, and the storage time is not long, so people use wormwood juice and flour unique to Tomb-Sweeping Day to make green balls. The steamed green meatballs are delicious and full, and they can be kept for a long time.