New Year's Memory
At the end of every year, I always think of my hometown, which is nestled among the green mountains and green waters. As a young person, the flavor of the countryside in my eyes has both the weight of tradition and the changes of the times.
In the countryside in memory, the flavor of the New Year always begins to brew slowly from the winter solstice. At that time, the salted meat and salted fish were hung under the eaves of every house, and the aroma of bacon filled the air. After the winter solstice, the village aunts get busy, they gather together to make dumplings and rice cakes, their hands covered with flour and fillings, but their faces are full of happy smiles.
With the approach of the Spring Festival, the flavor of the countryside is getting stronger and stronger. The streets and alleys are lit up, and the doors of every household are pasted with Spring Festival couplets and blessing characters. Children dressed in new clothes and with firecrackers in their hands, frolicked in the alleys of the village. The adults were busy worshipping ancestors, paying New Year's greetings, visiting relatives and friends, and exchanging gifts, creating a peaceful and warm atmosphere.
In addition to these traditional customs, the taste of the countryside is also reflected in what unique foods are present. For example, the braised pork that is always indispensable on the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner means that it is prosperous and more than every year. There are also those home-grown vegetables, which are fresh and healthy, so people can eat them with peace of mind. In addition, there are a variety of New Year's snacks, such as sugar gourd, peanut candy, etc., which are children's favorites.
However, with the changes of the times, the flavor of the countryside is also quietly changing. Nowadays, more and more young people choose to return to the city for the New Year, and the taste of the countryside seems to have become a little indifferent. But even so, the flavor of the countryside still has its unique charm.
For example, in the city, it is difficult to see the scene of every house being lit up and beaming. In the countryside, this scene is still everywhere. In addition, the fresh air and quiet environment in the countryside make it possible to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the time spent with family.
Of course, the flavor of the countryside also needs to keep pace with the times. Nowadays, more and more villages are beginning to develop tourism, attracting tourists to come and experience the taste of the countryside. For example, some villages will hold temple fairs, lantern festivals and other activities to make tourists feel a strong New Year's flavor; There are also villages that offer a variety of food specialties and handicrafts for visitors to take home as souvenirs.
In the eyes of a young man, the flavor of the countryside is not only the depth and warmth of tradition, but also the changes and innovations of the times. It is not only our root and soul, but also the eternal concern and yearning in our hearts. It is hoped that the future countryside can maintain this unique New Year's flavor, so that more people can feel its charm and value.