https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul Food is the basis of the Chinese society, which is seen through the significance placed on the New Year’s Eve dinner and Reunion dinner. Many traditional Chinese New Year dishes have symbolic meanings, with some luckier than others, while some are delicious but really unhealthy. Let us know what you would prefer to eat during Chinese New Year. The first 45 participants are going to receive a small gift afterwards. Please remember to write your full name and class, so we could pass the gift to your English teacher for distribution later. Thank you. en-us 2021-01-29 03:11:12 UTC 2025-12-22 21:23:12 UTC hello@padlet.com languagecentrekt https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1142979737 Here are some guiding questions. 

• What would you prefer to eat during Chinese New Year?
• What are the nutritional value of the dish?
• What are the symbolic meanings of the dish?
• What was the first time when you tasted it? What was your impression?
• What associations do you have with this food?

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I would prefer eating sweet rice balls during Chinese New Year.

 It‘s nutrition of value is its rich fillings. For example, the most common black sesame seeds, which could prevent heart disease and other effects. 

Folks have ‘eat sweet rice balls a year old’ said and It symbolizes reunion ，family happiness.

I have been eaten sweet rice balls since I  was a kid. In my impression, it is sweet and as round as moon in shape. I like its taste.

For me, it is kind of memory  and a  feeling of joy of family reunion every year.

]]> 2021-02-01 08:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1147480315 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1151536782 I would prefer eating Poon Choi during Chinese New Year.   
It's nutrition of value is its can give you Lots of protein. For example,   
fatty pork, chicken, shrimp, Sea Cucumber and Mushroom  
It symbolizes earned a lot because the food is full when the Poon Choi is on the stage.  
In my impression, II eat three days is a Poon Choi because it is too much. 
For me, this id the feeling of needing to exercise.

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For the food, my preference is the turnip cake during Chinese New Year.

Regarding the value, it is good for digestion. Most significantly, it may prevent cancer and anti-cancer.

Concerning the symbolic meanings, it will be good luck in this year. Moreover, it may easy to upgrade somethings like work position, education and relationship.

About the taste in my first time, it was crispy outside and yet tender, almost melting in the mouth inside. This food has been etched in my mind and whenever I think about it, my belly rumbles.

The Turnip cake brings me back the fond memory of my childhood with my mother in the dim sum restaurant every Sunday morning.

]]> 2021-02-04 17:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1165187395 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166939602 I would prefer eating dumplings  during  Chinese New Year. It's nutritional value is meat and vegetable collocation, is conducive to all kinds of nutrition absorption. Although dumplings represent good luck and wealth. I ate dumpllings for the first time when I was a child and I think it's very delicious. For me, eating dumplings means the whole family gets together and everyone has a happy New Year.

]]> 2021-02-05 04:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166939602 200216613 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166940013 - I prefer to eat during Chinese New Year is golden cake
- Are the nutritional value of the dish is high energy
- House of gold and silver are the symbolic meanings of the dish. Restaurant was the first time when me tasted it is place. Delicious was me impression. 
- Childhood memory associations do me have with this food.]]> 2021-02-05 04:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166940013 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166940194 - I would prefer eating turnip cake during Chinese New Year.
- It is because radish can induce the human body to produce interferon, increase the body's immunity, and inhibit the growth of cancer cells, and play an important role in preventing and fighting cancer.
- "Gao" and "Gao" are same, and rice cake symbolizes the blessing of hope for a successful career.
- The first time I tasted it was when I was in elementary school, because it was too long, I didn't have any impression.
- The association with this kind of food is food that is only eaten during the New Year. ]]> 2021-02-05 04:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166940194 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166940215 I would preferences to eat  sticky rice cake during Chinese New Year.  Concerning its nutritional value is be promoted step by step. Moreover, it as a good omen at work. About the taste, it is tacky and chewy .  I will miss it every new year. For it is not healthy in terms of nutrition, but he eats every in new year. 

]]> 2021-02-05 04:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166940215 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166940409 My preference is  dumpling during Chinese New Year. Although,the dumpling have more nutritional value for example there is meat and vegetables to make the filling. Other than that dumpling in the New Year means of meaning of money into treasure.For me, I like going relatives houses to eat soup round.]]> 2021-02-05 04:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166940409 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166941775

About the food, I would prefer eating dumplings. 
For the nutritional value of dumplings which are made of celery and pork.So that the nutritional value of dumplings is not high. 
Its symbolic meaning is New Year's fortune, ingots rolling in. 
My first time tasted was more than ten years ago.
It is delicious food. 

I like to eat dumplings ，it allows me like the festival where you can eat dumplings. ]]> 2021-02-05 04:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166941775 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166941778 1- I would prefer eating Taro cake with the new year.
2-Taro has a lot of dietary fiber.
It can help stabilize blood sugar and reduce hunger, which is good for intestinal health.
3-Taro cake is one of the traditional cakes in Guangdong, and many Cantonese people like to eat taro cake during Chinese New Year. Because "cake" and "Gao" have the same pronunciation, "taro cake" means "rising step by step"
4- When I first ate it, I felt very fragrant. Although it was not as tough as rice cake and not as sweet as radish cake, the unique glutinous taste of taro cake was also quite attractive. 
5- I remember when our family sat together for a reunion dinner.

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About the food, I would prefer eating New Year Pudding during Chinese New Year.

 Most nutritional value of the dish is Chinese Casserole.

In my opinion, the symbolic meanings of the dish is New Year Pudding because only Chinese New Year people will sell it.

In my memory, 6

For me, it is kind of memory  and a  feeling of joy of family reunion every year.

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I would prefer sweet rice balls

I like sweet food.

Folks have ‘eat sweet rice balls a year old’ said and It symbolizes reunion ，family happiness.

I have been eaten sweet rice balls since I  was a kid. In my impression, it is sweet and as round as moon in shape. I like its taste.For me, it is kind of memory  and a  new year 

]]> 2021-02-05 04:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166943748 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166944380 I would prefer eating Glutinous rice balls during Chinese New Year.
The nutritional value of glutinous rice balls lies in its appetizing and spleen strengthening effects.
Tangyuan has the meaning of completeness and reunion.
The first time I tasted glutinous rice balls was when I was young, the taste is sweet
For me, I feel like going home when I eat dumplings cooked at home]]> 2021-02-05 04:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166944380 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166944853 • I would prefer eating pistachios during Chinese New Year.
• Pistachio is rich in nutrients, it is rich in vitamin A and vitamin E.
• The symbolic meaning of pistachios is to laugh often.
• I tasted pistachios for the first time when I was five years old. My impression of it is crisp and delicious.
• My relationship with pistachios is the relationship between taking the initiative to eat and being eaten.]]> 2021-02-05 04:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166944853 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166946298 I would prefer roast goose because the skin is fragrant and crisp.
The nutritional value of roast goose lies in its goose meat nourishes qi, nourishes yin, nourishes the kidney and nourishes the mind, used for deficiency of both qi and yin, low back pain and knee pain.
Roast goose has the meaning of represents financial and various matters.


]]> 2021-02-05 04:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166946298 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166946645 I would prefer eating melon seeds Chinese New Year. melon seeds is the best because it can help with digestion. melon seeds represent good luck and wealth. Other than that melon seeds in the New Year means of meaning of high income every year. For me, I like to eat melon seeds.]]> 2021-02-05 04:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166946645 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166947680 I would prefer eating turnip cake and sticky rice cake during Chinese New Year.
High nutrient value as it contains high amount of Dietary Fibers and proteins.]]> 2021-02-05 04:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166947680 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166947771 When compared with other traditional Chinese New Year food, pistachio is the best because it can help with weight loss. Although, it is meaning have fun because cracked fruit shells, look inside the nuts, like a smile. Moreover, the first time it tasted delicious. In addition, I hope to have fun if I eat this food.]]> 2021-02-05 04:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166947771 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166948399 I eat dumplings during the Spring Festival.]]> 2021-02-05 04:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166948399 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166949200

I what would prefer to eating dim sum during Chinese New Year.

Regarding the nutritional value of dim sum, dim sum are rich in nutrition, and you can choose different food types, which can make your mind clear after eating and reduce the problem of low blood sugar.

Dim sum can make a family gather for dinner and feel the atmosphere of Chinese New Year. At the same time, it includes spring rolls, birthday buns, dumplings and reunion dinners, etc., to ensure that you will be lucky after eating.

When I was very young, I had a snack with my grandfather's family. At that time, I was the first to choose siu mai.  At the time I thought it was delicious. Then I picked up dumplings, spring rolls and so on, and started to like dim sum.

Dim sum is one of the customs in my hometown. Every February I gather with my family for tea and eating dim sum.

]]> 2021-02-05 04:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166949200 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166949801 - I would prefer eating turnip cake during Chinese New Year.
- "高" and "糕"  is homophony, so rice cake symbolizes the blessing of hope for a successful career.

-Delicious, crispy and smooth]]> 2021-02-05 04:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166949801 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166951649 I would rather the dumpling year during the Chinese New Year.  The symbolic meaning about it is reunion.  Although it is a delicious food, you can only eat it once.  The first time I was 6 years old, it was delicious.]]> 2021-02-05 04:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166951649 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166953934    Regarding food, I would rather eat dumplings during the Spring Festival.
    The dumplings are shaped like ingots. People eat dumplings during the Spring Festival to get the voice of "fortune and treasure". Dumplings have fillings so that people can pack all kinds of auspicious and joyous things into the fillings, so as to place people's good expectations for the new year. 
   During the New Year, you must eat fish, tofu, and dumplings, which means that fish represents surplus every year, and tofu represents surplus every year, and the dumpling delegation is reunited. 
I have been eating sweet rice cakes since I was a child. In my impression, it is very sweet, and the air becomes sweet after eating. I like its taste.
  For me, this is a kind of memory and the joy of reunion every year. ]]> 2021-02-05 04:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166953934 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166965551 200064047  SO NIM YAN (Kelly)
During the new year, I like to eat turnip cake. Turnip cake contains shredded radish, sausage, bacon and shrimps. It tastes rich and is a delicious snack. New year's turnip cake is known as the rising step by step, also known as the "good color head" meaning! When I was in primary school, I went back to my parents home, they made it for me, but I thought turnip cake was a delicious cake for the new year. Every time I eat turnip cake, I will miss my parents, because I think their turnip cake is the best .]]> 2021-02-05 04:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166965551 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166971908 About the food, I would prefer eating New Year Spring rolls during Chinese New Year.Because spring rolls are a food full of Spring Festival flavor, they are very suitable to eat in the New Year.]]> 2021-02-05 05:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166971908 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166974162 I would prefer eating dumplings during Chinese New Year. 
This may symbolize happy reunion
 I ate dumpllings for the first time when I was a child and I think it's very delicious. For me, eating dumplings means the whole family gets together and everyone has a happy New Year.]]> 2021-02-05 05:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166974162 https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166980448 My first choice is the lobster during the Chinese New Year. Because it is very suitable for festive dinners, and it is red, which fits the theme of the New Year]]> 2021-02-05 05:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/languagecentrekt/wq4y5cwdx75ov9ul/wish/1166980448