I decided not to go back to my hometown for the Chinese New Year next year, not because I was homesick.
Foreword Introduction: I feel more and more that the Spring Festival in the countryside is not as lively and festive as Chinese New Year's Eve, and the Chinese New Year's Eve in the city is more lively and rich.
Country Chinese New Year's Eve is disappearing.
In the past, the Spring Festival in rural areas was full of festivity and liveliness, but in recent years, the flavor of the New Year in rural hometowns has become weaker and weaker, and the atmosphere of the New Year has also disappeared. In the past, from the 23rd of the lunar month, people who worked outside the home began to go home one after another, and every household had to clean up, prepare the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, slaughter pigs, set off firecrackers, light lanterns, and everyone could also go to the fields to dig for chickens together, and the village market was also very lively, with various stalls, performances, and programs filling the countryside with laughter. However, the taste of the Chinese New Year in the countryside has been diluted: young people in the village go to the city to buy houses and choose to spend the New Year in the city, fireworks and firecrackers are banned in the village, and the excitement and joy of the Spring Festival in the countryside gradually disappear.
Enlargement: I used to like to go back to my hometown for the Chinese New Year, because only in my hometown can I really feel the atmosphere of the Spring Festival. But in recent years, I have found that the smell of the New Year in the countryside is getting weaker and weaker, so that I can't feel the real flavor of the New Year. In the past, in my hometown, from the 23rd day of the lunar month, people who went out to work returned home one after another, and every household began to clean up, prepare the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, and the pig raisers had to slaughter pigs. Neighbors can also organize a pig killing feast, where everyone can enjoy a meal together. You can also set off fireworks, set off lanterns, find some people to dig pits in the field to make stove chicken, and eat a delicious stove chicken meal. There are also a variety of stalls at the village market, selling everything from clothing and flowers to sweets and New Year's goods. There is also a variety of shows in the square, from juggling to helping people write couplets. But this year, I found that the smell of the years was gradually disappearing. On the 27th day of the Lunar New Year, only me and two neighbors who were teaching in the city returned to the village, and none of the people who went out to work returned. After inquiring, I learned that most young people like to spend the New Year in the city, and the smell of the New Year in the village is getting weaker and weaker. In addition, in recent years, fireworks and firecrackers have been banned in the village, first limited to the hillside, prohibiting large fireworks, and later completely banning fireworks, not allowing fireworks at all. Although fireworks are not banned, it is difficult to buy large ones. There are no more fireworks, no roast chicken can be made in the field, and no pigs can be killed during the New Year. The village market has also become much more deserted, with no one organising events, no one writing signs, and not many stalls. Many of the stalls have been turned into shops, and there are no more lively big bazaars. About a week after returning home, my family and I found it more boring than in the city: there were no fireworks for the kids, no friends to play with, no adults to find their peers, and only the elderly at home.
Rural consumption on Chinese New Year's Eve is on the rise.
In the past, when I went back to the countryside for the New Year, I thought that the biggest expenses were the cost of travel and buying New Year's goods, but now I find that these expenses are not special, and other expenses are really a headache. First of all, there are many happy events at the end of the year, and the money that comes with it makes me use it like water. I don't know what's going on, but in recent years, people in the village like to have happy events at the end of the year, get married, move to a new house, and so on. I've been to seven weddings since January, five of which have been weddings, one for a store opening, and one for moving into a new house. Every time I go to a wedding, I have to give red envelopes, and even if I don't go, I have to give gifts, so these expenses are very large. What's more, the prices in the village are getting higher and higher, and the cost of buying New Year's goods is also expensive. In the past, we used to grow our own New Year's goods or give them to relatives and friends, which didn't cost much money. But now we have to go to the market to buy it, and it's not cheap. Every time I go to the market to buy New Year's goods, I will complain a lot, it is expensive and not delicious, and the most depressing thing is that there are still a lot of people, and I will be very cowardly to grab anything, and I feel like I am at war.
Zoom in: In the past, the biggest expense of returning to my hometown for the New Year was the cost of travel and buying New Year's goods for my parents. But these days, these expenses are nothing, and the other expenses are the real headaches. First of all, there are more and more happy events that make people break the bank. I don't know why, in recent years, people in the village have liked to hold happy events at the end of the year, weddings, funerals, moving, etc. Since returning in January, I've attended seven events, five of which were weddings, another was a store opening, and one was moving into a new home. Every time I participate in a happy event, I have to give red envelopes, even if I don't go, I have to give gifts. These additional expenses can be a headache.
Secondly, the prices in the village are getting higher and higher, and the cost of buying New Year's goods is also very high. In the past, we used to grow our own New Year's goods in the village, or give them to relatives and friends, which didn't cost much money. But now, we have to go to the market and buy it, and it's not cheap. Every time I go to the market to buy New Year's goods, I will complain, because it is expensive and not delicious, and what is even more depressing is that there are still a lot of people, and when I grab things, it is really crowded, and it feels like a war. Therefore, the expenses of the New Year are getting bigger and bigger, and every time I go back to my hometown for the New Year, I feel that the money is spending more and more, which makes me a little shy.
The city's Chinese New Year's Eve is livelier and richer.
Compared to the countryside, Chinese New Year's Eve in the city is more lively and rich. Shopping malls and city streets are adorned with colorful decorations, hung with lanterns and streamers, and the atmosphere of the New Year is everywhere. New Year's shopping is a joy for everyone, with discounts, ** and gifts making shopping an instant treat. In addition, the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner in the city is also more sumptuous, with a variety of delicacies and specialty snacks from all over the world. In addition, there are various cultural and entertainment activities in the city, such as lantern exhibitions, temple fairs, ** meetings, etc., so that people can enjoy the joy of the festival. In addition, there are plenty of entertainment and games facilities for children and young adults. Fireworks are also not prohibited in the city, so you can enjoy them to the fullest.
Amplification: Compared with the countryside, Chinese New Year's Eve in the city is more lively and rich. From the beginning of the Lunar New Year, shopping malls and city streets are dressed in colorful costumes, hung with lanterns and streamers, and the smell of the New Year is strong everywhere. New Year's shopping is a joy, with discounts, gifts and gifts that make shopping instantly a pleasure. My favorite thing is to visit the supermarket in the city, see the various ** activities, and prepare for Chinese New Year's Eve shopping. The Chinese New Year's Eve dinner in the city is more sumptuous, with a wide variety of cuisines and special dishes from all over the world. I also like to go to the hotel for Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, where you can eat authentic seafood and a variety of exquisite dishes.
In addition, there are various cultural and entertainment activities in the city, such as lantern exhibitions, temple fairs, ** meetings, etc., so that people can enjoy the joy of the festival. Last year, I went to see the lantern exhibition and saw many beautiful lanterns, as well as several very interesting performances and programs. In addition, there are many attractions and games for children and young adults. I also went to the amusement park with my friends and had a lot of fun on the rides. I absolutely loved Chinese New Year's Eve.
What's more, fireworks aren't banned in the city, so you can enjoy them as much as you like. Last year, I went to the Municipal Square to set off fireworks, and it was a spectacular scene, with the sound of firecrackers and fireworks resounding in the sky, which made people excited.
In short, the Spring Festival in the countryside has changed, the taste of the New Year has faded, and the cost has been high. And the Spring Festival in the city is more lively and richer. Next year, I decided not to go home for the Chinese New Year. Although it may feel a little lonely not to go home on Chinese New Year's Eve, I think it will be very happy to spend the New Year in the city. Also, I might find some job opportunities in town to improve my skills and experience. Although it's a bit far from home, I guess I can keep in touch with my parents by **or** calling. I hope that next year's Spring Festival will be more meaningful and happier.