8. In China, noodles symbolise a long life Noodles are a symbol of longevity in China, with a long noodle symbolising a long life in Chinese tradition. “Longevity noodles”, which are longer ...

Be sure to serve these if you host a Chinese New Year party! Known as changshou mian, which means "long-life noodles," these noodles are up to two feet long. According to Chinese tradition ...

Similarly, in Japan, *soba* noodles are consumed on New Year’s Eve as a tradition for welcoming a fresh start and long life.