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Sweet Snacks and Nuts

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Sweet Snacks.jpg — Dabaitu candies — The brand White Rabbit (Dabaitu) is embedded in the collective memories of generations of Shanghai people. [Photo/WeChat account of Huangpu District Bureau of Culture and Tourism]

Sweet snacks and nuts take center stage as essential components of Chinese New Year celebrations. In Shanghai, a myriad of shops offer an assortment of sweet treats and nuts, ranging from chocolates and preserves to pastries.

Toffee is a hard candy made from sugar, butter, and cream, sometimes with nuts or fruits added. It symbolizes sweetness and joy. [Photo/VCG]

A wide selection of nuts. [Photo/WeChat account of Huangpu District Administration of Culture and Tourism]

Pumpkin seeds.jpg — Pumpkin seeds are a common snack that is roasted and salted. The seeds represent fertility and abundance, as the pumpkin is large and fruitful. [Photo/VCG]