The Spring Festival, which should be the most intense reunion moment on the land of China, is brightly lit and full of laughter. In recent years, however, a new phenomenon has emerged – many people choose to stay in hotels during the Chinese New Year rather than return home. Hotels in the county were full, and the booking boom was even a month in advance. This can't help but make people think, why in such a festival with "family reunion and accompanying parents" as the core meaning, people choose to leave the warm home and step into an unfamiliar hotel?
After in-depth observation, I found that behind this phenomenon, there are four special groups hidden.
The first is young people who have long been accustomed to the fast-paced life of the city. For them, Chinese New Year is no longer just about traditional family dinners and card games, but also about gathering with like-minded friends and enjoying a feast of urban entertainment. Entertainment activities such as karaoke, foot baths, and massages are hard to find in the countryside, so they are more inclined to choose the city and choose the hotel to make the festive night more exciting.
Secondly, there are middle-aged people who have lost their true homes due to the death of their parents. Although they still have siblings in their hometown, the deep sense of family and belonging is gone. Back in their hometown, they are more like guests visiting relatives and friends than real hosts. Therefore, choosing to stay in a hotel may be a more comfortable and comfortable choice for them.
Moreover, with the continuous expansion of the marriage circle, more and more foreign daughters-in-law or sons-in-law appear in our field of vision. They come from different geographies and have different cultural backgrounds and customs. During the Chinese New Year, they may feel uncomfortable due to regional cultural differences. In order to avoid this discomfort, they choose to stay in a hotel as a way to maintain their habits and ways of living.
Finally, there are those daughters who are married outside. In some places, there are many restrictions on foreign marriage during the Spring Festival, such as not being able to stay overnight at home. These restrictions have left them with the option of staying in a hotel during the Chinese New Year and maintaining a "if-or-leave" relationship with their families.
Perhaps we should be more understanding and tolerant of this phenomenon. Behind everyone's choice, there is a unique background and consideration. Whether it's for a better life experience or to avoid cultural clashes, staying in a hotel is an option for them. As family and friends, we should give them support and love, so that they can feel the warmth and companionship of home at this special moment.
In short, although the phenomenon of staying in a hotel during the Spring Festival is different from the traditional concept, it is the embodiment of the diversity and individuality of modern society. We should respect everyone's choice, but at the same time, we should cherish the time we spend with our families and let the traditional festival of the Spring Festival shine with new brilliance.