In the twilight of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, we ushered in the annual New Year's Day and New Year. Different from previous years, New Year's Day in 2024 seems to contain a different atmosphere, and some unusual phenomena are eye-catching.
Back at this time last year, the coronavirus was still raging and people were shrouded in fear. Now, a year after the coronavirus disappeared and life is back on track, it's time for us to welcome this special new year. But beyond the joyous celebrations, we still need to pay attention to the difference between New Year's Day and New Year 2024. These five "strange phenomena" are especially obvious on New Year's Day this year:
1.There is almost no sign of the school holding a New Year's party. Children used to gather together to celebrate the New Year, and this year has become a rarity. Perhaps because of the recent flu outbreaks, the children's class sizes have not been aligned, and many schools have decided to close early for safety reasons. Parents also found this in their children's learning groups, where the whole group chat was quiet and there was no movement of New Year's activities.
2.The desertion of the hotel's New Year's Eve dinner was in stark contrast to previous years. In previous years, the hotel held a New Year's Eve dinner to thank customers and enhance team cohesion, but this year it has become more crowded. Many organizations and hotels have chosen to cancel such events, and people seem to be more inclined to spend their money elsewhere than to host large events.
3.The temperature does not fall but rises. The winter solstice has passed, but the temperature is unusually high, in stark contrast to the cold winter days of previous years. Perhaps this is some kind of harbinger of global climate change, a reminder of environmental issues.
In this special New Year's Day, we should not only celebrate the arrival of the New Year, but also pay attention to these unusual phenomena and think about the reasons and effects behind them. Let's look forward to a brighter future together, while also cherishing every moment we spend with our family and friends. Before the cold days arrived, the northeastern coastal cities have felt the slightest chill. People have speculated that this year's New Year's Day and next year's Spring Festival will probably be immersed in the cold. However, nature is always full of uncertainties. On the eve of the New Year, the temperature was like a child's face, and it changed as soon as it was said, which caught people off guard. The temperature in the city has risen significantly, even exceeding 0 at its highest, as if announcing the end of winter. The New Year of 2024 will not be too cold, adding a bit of warmth to people's festivals.
When it comes to 2024, it's the Year of the Dragon. The dragon, for the Chinese nation, is a symbol of auspiciousness and strength. In the Year of the Dragon, there are always many young people who choose to enter the palace of marriage in this auspicious year. As far as I know, there are quite a few couples who will get married in 2023, and my family alone has attended five weddings. Surprisingly, however, many newlyweds don't immediately plan to have a baby dragon. They prefer to enjoy the world of two people, free and easy. The old people also seemed to understand and did not urge them to have children earlier. This may mean that in 2024, dragon babies will not be born in clusters as expected. Of course, this does not rule out that they will welcome their own little angel at some point in the future.
When it comes to consumption, the pre-New Year period is always a peak period. However, this year's meat, egg and vegetable market is a little different. Although the consumption peak at the end of the year came as scheduled, the ** of meat, eggs and vegetables did not follow**. The ** of eggs has even declined, from more than 5 yuan to 4$7. Many seasonal vegetables, such as chrysanthemum, canola, bok choy and spinach, have also remained stable without excessive gains. All this shows the stability and prosperity of the market.
As the 2024 New Year's bell draws closer, these "strange phenomena" make people feel that this year is indeed different. I don't know if you've noticed these changes too?In any case, let's welcome the new year with a positive mindset and embrace every unknown possibility.