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Why stealing pumpkins for newlyweds is a blessing in ancient Chinese tradition

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Some northern communities traditionally place a pumpkin under the wedding quilt as a blessing for future generations.

Why stealing pumpkins for newlyweds is a blessing in ancient Chinese tradition(新聞配圖)
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In ancient China, welcoming autumn could involve stealing pumpkins, sitting on giant hanging scales and eating extra meat – rituals reflecting how peo...