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Yuanxiao is typically made with glutinous rice flour and usually filled with various sweet pastes, often enjoyed during Chinese New Year celebrations. The 17th-century version described in the transcript features a filling of walnuts and sugar, demonstrating variations based upon specific regional practices. Northern and Southern versions differ mainly in preparation method — with the Northern style following Liu's description and the Southern style employing rice flour as a paste enveloping the stuffing.