Chinese Lunar New Year 2016 Facts: Traditional Food, Snacks And Easy Recipes For Yusheng, Buddha’s Delight, Nian Gao And More

The Year of the Monkey on the Chinese calendar will begin Monday, and festivals will be held worldwide to mark the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year. While Chinese New Year traditions may differ in various regions of China and around the world, many delicacies consumed during the holiday period are shared across Chinese culture.

Below are some of the traditional food items commonly enjoyed around the time of the Chinese New Year, ranging from sticky rice cakes to uncut egg noodles, along with some easy recipes and facts about the symbolic meanings of the dishes.