The traditional food commonly eaten during Chinese New Year is dumplings, known as "jiaozi." These crescent-shaped dumplings symbolize wealth and prosperity for the coming year. Families often gather to make dumplings together, which can be filled with various ingredients such as meat, vegetables, or seafood. Eating dumplings during the New Year celebration is a popular custom, as they represent good fortune and a fresh start. Other traditional foods include fish (for abundance), sticky rice cakes (for progress), and spring rolls (for wealth).