Have you ever wondered how families in China celebrate the New Year? One delicious tradition is steaming buns! 🥟
The twelfth month of the traditional Chinese calendar is called Layue, and it began on December 31. This month is packed with fun customs, and steaming buns is one of the tastiest!
Long ago, people believed that cooking with fire was not allowed during the first few days of the New Year. To get ready, families would steam lots of buns ahead of time. That way, they had plenty of yummy food to enjoy without needing to cook!
But there’s more! It was said that the family with the best buns would have the brightest future in the coming year. So everyone tried their best to make the most amazing buns. Imagine a whole village filled with the smell of freshly steamed buns! 😋
Steamed buns aren’t just food—they’re a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. By making and sharing them, families hope to bring happiness and luck to everyone.
Isn’t it cool how a simple bun can carry so much meaning? Maybe next New Year, you can try making some steamed buns with your family and start your own tasty tradition!
Reference(s):
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