New Year's flavor.
The taste of the year is an indescribable emotion, which is not only the trace of the years, but also the destination of the soul. Whenever the Lunar New Year is approaching, there is always an inexplicable excitement in my heart, as if the dusty memory has been quietly awakened, allowing me to indulge in the familiar and distant smell of the New Year again.
The flavor of the year in memory is always closely linked to the hometown. At that time, I still lived in a small town in the south of the Yangtze River, and every time the New Year passed, the town would be covered with a layer of festive red makeup. Brightly colored couplets and blessing characters are pasted in front of the doors of every house, as if the whole town is shrouded in a mysterious power, making people feel a sense of peace and tranquility that has never been seen before.
The New Year's flavor of the town began with the market in Layue. At that time, the streets and alleys would be filled with all kinds of New Year's goods, dazzling and dizzying. I would always follow my parents through the crowd and feel the unique excitement and hustle and bustle.
The air is filled with the sweet aroma of sugar gourds, the aroma of fried melon seeds, and the sounds of selling, talking and laughing, which are intertwined into vivid pictures that are deeply imprinted in my mind.
As time passes, the flavor of the year gradually becomes stronger. The cleaning of the house, the ritual of worshipping the god of the stove, and the busy ...... of making rice cakesEvery detail is filled with anticipation and blessings for the New Year. And my favorite moment is making dumplings with my family.
At that time, we would sit around a large table and make dumplings while chatting. Her mother's craftsmanship was always so skillful, and after a while, plump dumplings were born in her hands. I, on the other hand, always can't wait to try it, but I always wrap it up in a strange shape, which makes my family laugh. Those laughter and laughter seem to have become the most beautiful melody in my memory, and every time I think of it, I feel extremely warm.
However, the most anticipated thing about the New Year's Eve is the arrival of Chinese New Year's Eve.
On that day, the whole town seemed to be immersed in a joyful atmosphere. Lanterns are lit and window grilles are lit up in every house, and the whole town is decorated with colorful lights, like a beautiful picture.
And my favorite is sitting in front of the TV with my family, ** that annual Spring Festival Gala. At that time, I was always attracted by those wonderful programs, sometimes laughing, sometimes moved to tears. Parents will be on the sidelines, savoring the delicious Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, while talking about the past year. At that moment, I felt happiness and satisfaction that I had never felt before.
However, as the years went by, I moved farther and farther away from home, and the smell of the New Year seemed to become less and less. The hustle and bustle of the city makes it difficult for me to feel the pure joy and anticipation anymore. However, whenever the Spring Festival is approaching, I can't help but recall those good times, as if those memories have never left.
Today, although I am no longer the innocent girl in the town, my yearning and nostalgia for the New Year have never changed. Whenever the Spring Festival is approaching, I always try my best to find the long-lost taste of the New Year, maybe to buy a couplet, or to sit around with my family and make a hearty Chinese New Year's Eve meal together. These seemingly insignificant gestures always make me feel a little satisfied and comforted.
Perhaps, New Year's taste is not only those bustling markets, lively firecrackers, and delicious Chinese New Year's Eve dinners, but also a kind of spiritual sustenance and home. In this fast-paced era, it may be difficult for us to return to the innocent era of the past, but as long as we have love, home, and yearning and nostalgia for the New Year, we can always find our own happiness and peace. Life.
The taste of the year is an indescribable emotion, which is not only the trace of the years, but also the destination of the soul. At this special moment, let's let go of all the busyness and fatigue and feel the flavor of the New Year with our hearts.
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