Turn the page in 2023
Every December, you can always see a jubilant and lively crowd in the streets and alleys of the city, whether it is a family, a couple, or a group of like-minded friends, who are not for anything else, but to celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year. Nowhere is this more evident than in China's metropolises, however, we can't help but wonder if it's really necessary to celebrate New Year's Day and Christmas with such excitement
First, we need to understand the meaning of New Year's Day and Christmas. New Year's Day, January 1 of the Gregorian calendar, marks the beginning of a new year. And Christmas is the day to commemorate the birth of Jesus, and it has extraordinary significance for believers. However, for non-believers, especially the younger generation, the meaning of Christmas has long gone beyond religion and has become the best time for friends to gather and couples to date.
In China, New Year's Day and Christmas celebrations seem to be becoming more and more commercial and entertaining. In order to be the best, merchants began to carry out various discounts and preferential activities one month in advance to attract consumers to buy. And consumers are happy to buy it and think that it is the best deal to buy it only at this time. As for the true meaning of New Year's Day and Christmas, it seems to have been forgotten.
Do we really need to celebrate New Year's Day and Christmas with such fanfare?If we could have calmed down and thought about it, we might have come up with a different answer. First of all, from the perspective of cultural inheritance, New Year's Day and Christmas are not traditional Chinese festivals. Although they have become more influential in China in recent years, we must not forget the traditional Chinese culture. During New Year's Day and Christmas, we might as well pay more attention to and understand Chinese traditional culture, such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. Secondly, there are also some problems with the way New Year's Day and Christmas are celebrated. Due to the vigorous publicity of merchants and the blind follow-up of consumers, many people will shop in large quantities and spend heavily at this time. This concept of consumption will not only cause a waste of resources, but also increase people's economic burden. If we can look at New Year's Day and Christmas rationally, we may be able to find a healthier and more environmentally friendly way to celebrate.
So, what about not celebrating New Year's Day and Christmas?In fact, not celebrating does not mean losing joy and meaning. There are other ways we can welcome the new year and special holidays. For example, spend a heartwarming evening with family and friends, sharing each other's stories and blessingsOr participate in some meaningful activities, such as volunteer services, environmental actions, etc. These methods not only allow us to have a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese culture, but also enable us to pay more attention to society and others.
In short, although New Year's Day and Christmas have a great influence in modern society, we cannot blindly follow the trend and follow the trend. We should look at these two festivals rationally and find a way to celebrate them that suits us. At the same time, we should also pay more attention to the development of traditional Chinese culture and society, and contribute to building a better future.