Did you know that there are actually foods you can eat on Chinese New Year that can bring you luck? Millions of Asians will be celebrating the holiday with family and 
friends. It is a time-honored tradition. It can help bring in good fortune to have a hearty meal with friends or family on the new year based on the Lunar Calendar. Try some of these “lucky” foods and see what kind of year you have? It can’t hurt to try it, plus its fun and delicious! Here goes…
Noodles represent long life if you do not cut them.
Dumplings represent money bags
Spring Rolls similar to gold bars (money)
Lettuce Cantonese word sounds like rising fortune
Oranges fruitful life of abundance
Rice Cakes sweetness in life
Long Leafy Greens and Long Beans served whole to wish a long life for parents.
Fish and chicken represent happiness and prosperity esp. when served whole.
Clams resemblance to buillon so means money
Duck Fidelity
Eggs Fertility
Bean curd or tofu, however, is avoided because its white color suggests death and misfortune.
Have a fortune cookie for fun!
Enjoy,
Belinda Mendoza
Certified Feng Shui Consultant, Austin, Texas
Design For Energy
512/740-1251
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