People often feel that time is rushing like flowing water, but they always notice at a casual moment that the pace of time is faster than we expected. In the blink of an eye, today is Chinese New Year's Eve.
On this special day, no matter where they are, no matter how hurried and difficult the way back, the wanderers far away will try their best to catch up with the bustling tide of the Spring Festival, just for that steaming Chinese New Year's Eve meal full of family affection.
In the depths of the Chinese heart, this reunion feast on Chinese New Year's Eve carries an incomparably heavy emotional weight, as if it is immeasurable.
When he was young, he was ignorant and failed to understand the deep meaning contained in it; Now that I have entered middle age, experienced the vicissitudes of the world, and tasted the flavors of life, I have begun to truly understand the heavy connotation of Chinese New Year's Eve.
Going home for the New Year is the most heartwarming reunion
Dear Mom and Dad, I have returned to this warm home.
This cordial call, like the brightest star in the night sky on Chinese New Year's Eve, illuminated my way home. Once, when I was young and ignorant, I never experienced the taste of longing.
And now, when people reach middle age and have experienced the ups and downs of the world, they know the value of reunion.
My best friend Xiaochu, when the New Year is approaching, she is still sticking to her post in the city hundreds of kilometers away. This year, she grabbed a ticket for the last train on Chinese New Year's Eve and looked forward to returning home before the countdown to the Spring Festival Gala.
Although this scene has been repeated for six years, the longing for home in her heart has never changed. She dreams of returning to her hometown and being by her parents' side, even if it's just a simple meal, that can give her peace of mind.
However, the reality is always cruel, and without a suitable job offer, she can only continue to drift outside. People like Xiao Chu are not uncommon, they find it difficult to reach when they are middle-aged.
Someone said, "Hometown is the place we want to escape from when we are young, and the place we want to go back to when we are old but may not be able to go back." "But no matter how far away from home, the Chinese's belief in returning home for the Chinese New Year has never wavered."
When you step on the train to your hometown, the hardships and distances of the journey will be melted away by the anticipation and joy surging in your heart.
Finally returned home, the family sat together, shared a hot reunion dinner, and reminisced about the good old days; Then in the company of the Spring Festival Gala, rub mahjong and raise a glass to drink ......
This laughter, like the warm sun in winter, dispelled the cold and took away the bitterness and fatigue of the year.
Paste the Spring Festival couplets, and the beauty will not be separated
On Chinese New Year's Eve, a time when the whole country celebrates, every family will change into a brand new Spring Festival to pray for the new year.
It is said that the best time to paste the Spring Festival is from the afternoon of Chinese New Year's Eve to dusk, following the order from the outside to the inside, first pasting the blessing character on the head, then the blessing of the lintel, and finally the inverted blessing character meaning "blessing", symbolizing the year's well-being flowing into the home like a trickle from the outside world.
Although the moral of this custom is somewhat real and somewhat allegorical, our yearning for a happy life is always fiery and sincere.
These seemingly insignificant rituals can often add a rich sense of happiness to ordinary life. A small cake on birthday, a red rose on Qixi Festival, a sweet moon cake on the Mid-Autumn Festival, a dumpling banquet on the winter solstice, and a red envelope ...... during the New Year
The embellishments in life do not lie in whether they are gorgeous or not, deliberate or not, but when we experience and cherish these special moments with our hearts, happiness will arise spontaneously.
As Haruki Murakami said, "Without these subtle but tangible happiness, life would be like a dry and barren desert." ”
The sense of ritual is like a magical existence, which gives every ordinary day and behavior a unique spiritual connotation. A netizen once shared his story on social platforms:
When he was single, he thought that the sense of ritual that women needed was equivalent to flowers, gifts, and lavish meals. Therefore, after he started his relationship, he carefully prepared according to this pattern for every important holiday.
However, as time went on, he gradually became tired and slack, as he failed to understand the meaning behind these actions, and even fell into a self-sacrificing mentality, which led to endless arguments between the two.
After some exchanges, he finally realized that what the other party really cares about is not flowers or gifts, but an attitude.
It is these seemingly insignificant attitudes that can not only deepen the relationship between the two parties, but also add a touch of color to the ordinary life.
As someone once said, "The rituals of life are a bridge between the mind and the world, allowing us to focus more on savoring the joys and goodness of everyday life." ”
Therefore, whether it is family, friendship, love, or a person's life, what we all need is some sense of ritual. This sense of ritual is not contrived, but to make yourself feel more happy in a limited number of days.
Live well in the moment, and everything can be expected
Chinese New Year's Eve", a night of farewell to the old and welcoming the new year with profound cultural heritage, symbolizes an important turning point in the cycle of years - the end of the old year and the beginning of the new year.
At this special moment, people are full of longing and hope for the future and embark on a new journey of life.
Wang Anshi, a great poet of the Song Dynasty in China, once vividly described this scene in his popular verses:
In the sound of firecrackers, the spring breeze sends warmth into Tusu;
Thousands of households always replace the new peach with the old one. ”
In the midst of the brilliant fireworks, the chapters of the old year quietly turned, the warm spring breeze blew the earth, and people gathered to drink happily to celebrate the arrival of the new year.
When the sun rises in the east, the warm sunshine is sprinkled on the new Spring Festival couplets in front of the door, indicating that the new year will bring a new atmosphere and vitality.
As the well-known actor Zhang Songwen said, the beauty of life is often contained in ordinary daily life:
It is not difficult to live a good life and make life full of warmth.
Just immerse yourself in the process of cleansing while brushing your teeth, appreciate the moment of your own existence while looking in the mirror, savor the satisfaction brought by every bite of rice, and listen to the real emotional ...... conveyed by the ** endPour all your attention into the present moment, and life can shine with a unique charm. ”
Only by living in the present and delicately perceiving the bits and pieces of life can people truly understand the preciousness of life and have endless expectations and yearning for the future. A dialogue near the end of the movie "Journey of the Soul" is even more deeply touching:
Joey asks No. 22, "Are you ready for life?" ”
And the 22nd responded with a hint of apprehension: "I'm a little scared, I feel like I'm not good enough, and I haven't found that so-called 'spark' yet." ”
Joey looked at No. 22 affectionately and gave a philosophical answer: "Actually, you have found it, that spark is not an unattainable life goal, but from the moment you desire to live, the spark of life has been ignited in the depths of your heart." ”
This is the spark of life
It's not about unattainable ambitions, it's not about seemingly ambitious goals, it's about the power that lies in everyday life. Do not indulge in the joys and sorrows of the past, do not fear the unknown of the road ahead, only live warmly and truly in every moment.
This is the answer to why we know that life is changing rapidly, but we still choose to embrace it with our hearts.
As the writer Feng Jicai said:
The spiritual and cultural traditions of the Chinese are often continued by relying on annual festivals that are passed down from generation to generation. ”
When I was young, I didn't understand what I wanted to do, and I didn't understand it until my mind matured.
The years change, and Chinese New Year's Eve is always new.
The profound meaning of this festival is perhaps the best interpretation of life and life.
Fireworks bloom, illuminating the mortal world, and the joy is boundless. Let's raise a glass to celebrate the Chinese New Year and wish you all the best in the Year of the Dragon.
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