5 Food Items To Have Considered Lucky For Chinese New Year

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Chinese New Year Food

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Traditions Differ

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Food Items Considered Lucky?

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1. Dumplings

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2. Spring Rolls

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3. Longevity Noodles

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4. Fish

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5. Sweet Rice Balls

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