Jiaozi(Chinese Dumpling) is one of the traditional Chinese foods, which is essential during Chinese New Year in the north. Chinese people love Jiaozi so much not only because it has a great variety of tastes. The main reason is that it has become a kind of food implying the auspicious over centuries.
Since the shape of Jiaozi is similar to ancient Chinese gold or silver ingots, they symbolize wealth. When a family gets together to bid farewell to the old year and usher in the new, they enjoy reunion and eat Jiaozi to imply that they will acquire more wealth and have a better life in the new year.
Jiaozi is also popular during other Chinese holidays or festivals, and people often eat Jiaozi before sending off friends or family members away on a trip. This is another tradition and another reason why Jiaozi is such a big part of Chinese culture.