Pancit at New Year?

Known as Changzhou mian, which means “long-life noodles,” these noodles are up to two feet long. According to Chinese tradition, the longer the noodle, the luckier you'll be. Just be careful not to accidentally break one while you're cooking—that's bad luck because it represents a life cut short. 

Pancit is a must because it symbolizes good health and a long life. Families also serve rice cakes or sticky rice. Filipinos eat sticky treats during the New Year's because they believe they will strengthen family ties.