As the Spring Festival gets closer and closer, the flavor of the New Year in the countryside should be getting stronger and stronger. However, it is regrettable that the traditional New Year's flavor in many places has gradually faded, and has even been replaced by some new "strange phenomena". This article will analyze these five phenomena in detail, as well as the reasons behind them and possible solutions.
First, the sound of firecrackers is scarce, but the awareness of environmental protection is less flavorful
In the past, the sound of firecrackers during the New Year in rural areas was an important embodiment of the New Year's flavor. However, in recent years, with the improvement of environmental awareness, many places have introduced policies to ban or restrict firecrackers. This undoubtedly played a positive role in environmental protection, but it also made the atmosphere of the New Year much colder. The scarcity of firecrackers made many villagers lament that the "New Year's flavor" was not as good as before.
Second, the way of New Year's greetings is electronic, and the human touch is gradually fading
With the popularization of smartphones, electronic red envelopes, e-cards and other ways to greet the New Year have gradually become popular. Although this method is convenient and fast, it also lacks the human touch and intimacy of traditional New Year's greetings. In the past, relatives and neighbors visited each other and communicated face-to-face, but now it has become a cold electronic message, which makes people feel a little lost.
3. The Spring Festival Gala has become a "background sound", and new entertainment methods have impacted tradition
As an important cultural symbol of the Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival Gala has always carried the mission of conveying joy and uniting people's hearts. However, in recent years, the appeal of the Spring Festival Gala in rural areas has gradually weakened, and many villagers have used it as a "background sound", playing mobile phones and games while watching the Spring Festival Gala. The impact of new entertainment methods has challenged the status of the traditional Spring Festival Gala, and it has also made the New Year's flavor less strong.
Fourth, the festival consumption is seriously compared, and the traditional customs have changed taste
With the improvement of living standards, holiday consumption in rural areas has also risen. During the Spring Festival, many families will invest a lot of money in buying New Year's goods and giving gifts to demonstrate their economic strength. This trend of comparison not only makes holiday consumption irrational, but also makes traditional New Year's customs tasteful. Many people blindly consume for the sake of face, which leads to the essence of the festival being ignored.
Fifth, young people's "fear of returning" sentiment has risen, and going home for the New Year has become a burden
In recent years, more and more young people have become afraid to go home for the New Year. Behind this are not only work pressure, life rhythm and other reasons, but also family relationships, social expectations and other factors. For many young people, going home for the New Year is no longer a moment of warm reunion, but a burden. The rise of this "fear of returning" sentiment has undoubtedly made the New Year's flavor in the countryside even weaker.
In the face of these new "strange phenomena", how can we recover the lost flavor of the year?
First of all, we and all sectors of society should strengthen environmental protection publicity and guide villagers to protect the environment while retaining some traditional New Year's customs activities. For example, some environmentally friendly themed fireworks shows can be organized, which not only meet the viewing needs of the villagers, but also meet the requirements of environmental protection.
Second, families and society should work together to advocate the importance of traditional New Year's greetings, so that people can enjoy the convenience brought by modern technology while not forgetting the traditional human touch and closeness. In addition, some offline activities can be held, such as temple fairs, dragon and lion dances, etc., to enhance the interaction and communication among villagers.
Thirdly, for traditional cultural symbols such as the Spring Festival Gala, we should inject new connotations and innovative elements of the times while maintaining their classic elements to attract the attention of more audiences. At the same time, villagers can also be encouraged to organize some cultural activities on their own, such as family gatherings, neighborhood gatherings, etc., to enrich the cultural connotation of the festival.
Finally, we need to pay attention to the psychological needs and social pressures of young people, and create more motivation and conditions for them to go home for the New Year. For example, policy support and psychological counseling can be used to reduce their burden, so that they are willing to go home to spend the holiday with their families.
In short, it is not easy to find the taste of the rural New Year, and it requires the joint efforts of **, society, families and individuals. Only on the basis of respecting tradition, focusing on innovation, and paying attention to people's livelihood can we truly find the unique flavor of the year that belongs to the countryside.