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What festivals do dumplings represent

Dumplings have their origins in the ancient art of jiaozi (角子). Originally known as "Jiao Er", it is said to have been first invented by Zhang Zhongjing, the sage of medicine in China, and has a history of more than 1,800 years. Dumplings, also known as water dumplings, are a staple food and local snack in northern China, and are also a food for New Year's festivals. There is a folk song that says, "Eat dumplings to celebrate the New Year. Dumplings represent the New Year's Eve. Dumplings on New Year's Eve. Dumplings on New Year's Eve are one of the most important elements of New Year's celebrations in the northern part of China. Dumplings on the New Year's Eve, because it is an important part of the festival, so there are also many rules and conventions stipulated in the customary content. These customs are to match the New Year's atmosphere needs.