Twenty-four years agoChinese New Year's Eve, the cousins of our village got together to celebrateNew Year。At that time, Brother Min was our big brother, and he made two suggestions, one was every yearChinese New Year's EveArrange banquet parties in order of eldest and youngest, and the other isNew Year's DayUnify to pay New Year's greetings to the elders. These recommendations were unanimously agreed to, and every year sinceChinese New Year's EveThey will all get together, and they will go to pay New Year's greetings on the morning of the first day of the new year. However, as time went on, Brother Min suffered a defeat and never attended the party again.
Twenty-four years have passed, and I am no longer young, but the oldest of my cousins is close to sixty. This year it was my turn to arrange a party, and I was prepared early. There were fifteen members of our family, and all but three were far away. Feeling the importance of the gathering, I prepared 16 cold dishes to ensure that everyone had enough time to talk. The weather is cold in winter, and hot dishes can get cold quickly, so I only prepared cold dishes. After breakfast, I drank a bowl of dumplings, then set up the dishes and waited for everyone to arrive.
The whole village was lifeless, despite this yearFireworksControls were relaxed, but people chose to keep a low profile and stop setting off fireworks. Maybe it's because of the current situationEconomydifficult, many people can no longer afford to spend expensive cigarettes. Without brilliant fireworks, the smell of the New Year seems to be much lighter.
Cousins are arriving, each with their own different circumstances. In the party, they chatted about family life, told jokes, and filled the whole party scene with laughter. I began to think that maybe the reason why they are happier is because they know how to be content. Although they live at the bottom, their attitude towards their elders is always the same, which is something that our family should be proud of.
At 6:20 a.m., I got up in a hurry because today was the day of New Year's greetings. Although it was still dark, that didn't stop us from visiting our elders. I rubbed my hands and stomped my feet, and decided to walk to Brother Tong's house to meet. The road was cold and silent, and there were no other pedestrians, only the sound of my heavy footsteps breaking the nightTranquility
When I walked into the courtyard of Brother Tong's house, there were already a few cousins and cousins waiting there. They came jumping and stepping through the snow, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation. We hugged each other, blessed each other, and walked out of the house together.
On this day, we want to pay New Year's greetings to the elders of the whole village. The houses in the village are generally brick and tile, which looks quaint and warm. At each house, we respectfully greeted: "Happy New Year!" Then hand over the New Year's card andCigarettesAs a gift. The elders received the gifts, smiling and welcoming us.
In the process of greeting the New Year, we felt the care and love of our elders. They greeted our families and work and encouraged us to work hard for a better tomorrow. In the process, we also expressed our gratitude to our elders for their continued support and teaching.
In the afternoon, we returned home. The atmosphere at home is warm, and the whole family sits around and eatsChinese New Year's Eve dinnerWhile chatting. In a busy life, it's hard to have so much time to spend with your family, so every gathering is extra precious. We shared our joys and sorrows, and spent this special moment in a relaxed and enjoyable way.
ThisChinese New Year's EveMy family and I decided to travel out of town. We set off from the station in the town and got on itBus。Although there were a lot of people in the car, everyone was fullNew Yearof joy and anticipation.
We chose a scenic country resort where there wereLakes, mountains andIdyllic scenery。As soon as we arrived at our destination, we felt the strong atmosphere of the Spring Festival. The streets are full of hangingRed Lanternand couplets, the sound of firecrackers in front of the store is endless.
We are in the resort areaFarm stayThe room was simple but cosy and comfortable. From the window view, you can see the mountains in the distanceFieldsMoodImmediately happy.
In the resort area, there are numerous rides and entertainment. We walked around the shops and tasted themGastronomy, bought someSouvenirs。In the evening, we came to the lake and watched the sunset sink over the lakeTranquilityand harmony.
Back toFarm stayWe sat around and shared the joy and emotion of the day. Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, we ate delicious hometown dishes and drank stomach-warming wine. Towards midnight, we set off fireworks and lit candles to greet usNew YearArrival. In the bright fireworks, we are full of expectations and blessings for the new year.
Chinese New Year's EveAt night, I was home alone. Although there were gatherings with relatives and friends around me, I chose to spend the year quietly alone. I lit the candle and slowly savored the flow of time.
This year, I have experienced too many setbacks and disappointments and lost a lot of important things. I have come to understand that life is not always full of joy and smoothness, and that there are also pains and struggles. And I'm at a low point.
However, I will not be immersed in grief forever. I use thisChinese New Year's EveNight, come to slow down for yourself and think calmly. I opened my journal and reviewed the year's gains and lessons. I realized that every failure is a valuable experience, and every setback is a baptism of myself.
In the quiet of the night, I set new goals and plans for myself. I want to be more strict with myself and constantly improve my ability and quality. I want to believe that as long as I persevere, there will always be opportunities and success for me.
I extinguished the candle and quietly looked out the window at the starry sky. New YearIt has come, and I say goodbye to the pain and loss of the past and go to welcome a new beginning. No matter how bumpy the road ahead is, I will bravely meet it and create my own brilliance with a strong will.