There are many different types of Chinese food. A lot of the food that
is eaten in China is eaten around the time of the Chinese New Year.
Certain foods are eaten during the New Year celebrations. These foods will
bring good luck.
Lotus seed - means to have luck in having a baby boy
Black moss seaweed - stands for lots of wealth
Dried bean curd - means wealth and happiness
Bamboo shoots - means that you wish everything would be GOOD
Fresh bean curd or tofu isn't eaten because it is white and white is unlucky
because it means death. (Nowadays not so seriously considered by young
people)
