… and ending on February 9th, 2024 (Chinese New Year’s Eve). The sign of the Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope. … Lunar New Year Traditions … Dumplings: As the Spring … around and wrap dumplings together. People eat dumplings because dumplings mimic the shape of ancient Chinese currencies, gold, and silver ingots, all of which symbolize wealth. People believe that the more dumplings one consumes during the New …