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Like common people, the ancient emperors would wear special clothes and arrange a special dinner for the big occasion. 和普通人一样，古代帝王也会穿特别的衣服，并安排特别的年夜饭。 On the Chinese New Year's Eve, the final day of the 12th month in the Lunar Calendar, the emperor would solemnly wear a bright yellow dragon robe stitched with gold and colored thread, and embroidered with dragon patterns and 12 ornaments. The emperor would also wear a fur coat, a crown on the head and court beads on chest. The whole garment in bright colors symbolizes auspiciousness and a prosperous nation. 在除夕这天，皇帝会穿上庄严的亮黄色龙袍，上面用金线和彩线绣出龙的图案及其他12种装饰图案和花纹。皇帝还会穿一件毛皮大衣，头上戴皇冠，胸前挂朝珠。这套颜色鲜艳的服饰象征着国家繁荣昌盛。 The first dinner in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) royal court was dumplings, just like common families. During the early Qing Dynasty, the emperor would eat dumplings with vegetable filling in Zhaoren Hall after the worship ceremony on New Year's Eve. 和普通人家一样，清代皇宫的年夜饭中也有饺子。在清代早期，皇帝在除夕的祭拜仪式过后，会在昭仁殿内吃素馅饺子。 | 
