How did the custom of eating jiaozi during the Spring Festival come from? What's the moral?

How did the custom of eating jiaozi during the Spring Festival come from? What's the moral? I'm happy to answer your question.

According to traditional culture and folklore, the custom of eating jiaozi in the Spring Festival originated from an old story. According to legend, on a cold winter night a long time ago, a wise doctor found that most people in the village suffered from beriberi caused by cold. He thought of making jiaozi with leeks, Jiang Mo and minced meat wrapped in dough, which could warm the stomach and prevent colds. He told the villagers about this method and taught them to pack jiaozi. After eating for a while, the villagers' beriberi miraculously improved. In memory of this doctor, the villagers decided to eat jiaozi every Spring Festival.

This custom has gradually passed down and evolved into a national custom. Jiaozi symbolizes Yuanxiao, because its shape means reunion and good luck. Therefore, on the New Year's Eve of the Spring Festival every year, the family get together to wrap jiaozi, which symbolizes family reunion and happiness. At the same time, eating jiaozi also means that the setbacks and bad luck of the past year are "wrapped up" to welcome the good luck and auspiciousness of the new year.

The following is a picture related to jiaozi:

I hope this answer will solve your doubts. Wish you a happy Spring Festival!