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They were invented in Los Angeles, they aren't Chinese. Neither are dishes like chop suey, for that matter.
You pretty much have to assume that if you're finding it in a restaurant that group (in this case: the Chinese) don't eat at, it has little to nothing to do with the supposed homeland.
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Does fortune cookies have to do with anything Chinese New Year?
No, fortune cookies are actually very hard to find in China and they have nothing to do with Chinese New Year. They are an Americanized food and they were not invented in China.
What do you bring to a Chinese New Year party?
Chinese moon cake or make your own fortune cookies
What is eaten at Chinese New Year?
They probably eat Chinese Food and you can't forget the fortune cookies.
What type of party theme could you use fortune cookies at?
You can use fortune cookies for a good luck theme or asian theme.
How do you make Chinese New Year cookies?
with poo and a toilet
Why Chinese children get red envolpes for Chinese New Year?
Red is associated with good fortune in China.
What are some typical Chinese New Year decorations?
Some typical Chinese New Year decorations include red pockets, signs painted with Chinese calligraphy, dragons, posters of the Chinese fortune god, and fans.
Why are the dragons good fortune?
All I really know is that dragons are good fortune because they symbolise the new year for the Chinese. It is also a year, "Year of the Dragon" (correct me if I am wrong)
What color is important during the Chinese New Year?
Red is extremely important during the Chinese New Year. It represent happiness, and basically everything good: prosperity, fortune, luck, and more.
Can we cut hair during Chinese New Year?
No, it may brings bad fortune. In Chinese, hair is pronounced in "fa" (character "发"). This character can express a meaning of bring fortune, (chinese character words "发财"). So if people cut hair during the Chinese new year, they will lose money because they cut down the forture of "发财"。
What did the ancient Chinese people wear on holidays?
on the new year they wore red because is symbolised luck and good fortune.
Why is the Chinese New Year dragon important in Chinese New Year?
The dragon represents change, protection, power of fire over water, support, strength and creator of yang energy. It's used in the opening ceremony of the New Year festivities to ward off bad fortune.
