[Weekly Topic 20260222] The Changing Flavor of the Spring Festival_English Club吧

1樓啊啊是谁都对 2026-2-22 13:08

Introduction:

The Spring Festival of 2026 has just passed. For many of us, it』s a time for family reunions, delicious food, and long-standing traditions. But every year, you might hear someone say, 「The New Year flavor isn』t as strong as it used to be.」 What does 「New Year flavor」 mean to you? Has it really faded, or has it just taken on new forms? This week, let』s share our personal experiences and thoughts about how the Spring Festival has changed—and what stays the same in our hearts.

Subquestions:

1. What did you do during this year』s Spring Festival? Share one moment that felt most like 「New Year」 to you.

2. Some people feel the festive atmosphere has weakened over the years. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

3. In your opinion, which traditions or activities have become less common or changed the most? (e.g., family gatherings, firecrackers, giving red envelopes)

4. Think back to your childhood Spring Festivals. What is one thing you miss the most from those days?

5. Are there any new customs or ways of celebrating that you』ve noticed in recent years? (e.g., online red packets, virtual family reunions) Do they bring a different kind of joy?

6. If you could preserve one tradition for future generations, what would it be and why?

2樓啊啊是谁都对 2026-2-22 13:11

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3樓 lizhenxuan 2026-2-22 21:37

1. What did you do during this year』s Spring Festival? Share one moment that felt most like 「New Year」 to you.

I visited my grandparents. To be honest it didn't feel like the "New year" I expect -- Every day my parents and I stayed at home and killed time by playing phones or watch TV, while my grandparents cooked every meal and labored at the farm -- but I seldom went to their farm because they got up so early and I knew nothing about farming.

Sometimes we visited relatives together but it had never been a pleasant experience. Unfamilar faces, boring conversations, awkward courtesy, and people always turning their backs and lowing their heads, playing phones -- that was all. It was so meaningless that we even roatated shifts when visiting relatives. It is the same when they visited us.

However, there was still the shining experience during the Spring Festival. What I enjoy most was playing cards with my family. Every family member was engaged in it, especially I and my little sister. We assembled games in the living room, or outside under cozy sunlight in winter. Also, distributing hongbao was enjoyable too, whatever it was offline or online.

Afterward, we had a travel to Shanghai and Nanjing. Everything I felt was the unbearably crowded resort, and awfully expensive price of everything. Everyone felt relieved when returning home.

圆环之理：How is the WiFi speed at your grandparents' home?

lizhenxuan：回復 @圓環之理：Actually it's very, very BAD. It's so slow and unstable that I got only 2 red envelopes in my Wechat classmate chat group while there had been many red envelopes sent, that I could barely play video games or stream online lessons with my laptop. Sometimes I used mobile data to have online classes......

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4樓 lizhenxuan 2026-2-22 21:53

2. Some people feel the festive atmosphere has weakened over the years. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

I'm not sure because I can't remember how I felt in past Spring Festivals. But I don't sense so-called "New-Year Atomosphere" now, partly because I don't like lots of traditions of Spring Festival like setting off fireworks which is not only noisy but also costs lots of money -- I'd rather transfer the money to video games. Another experience is visiting relatives. Actually I enjoy communicating with different people but the fact always is nothing to say. Additionally it's hard to be the ice-breaker(namely the one brought up a conversation) with many family members and relatives.

圆环之理：Me, too. I also don't like fireworks

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5樓 lizhenxuan 2026-2-22 22:02

5. Are there any new customs or ways of celebrating that you』ve noticed in recent years? (e.g., online red packets, virtual family reunions) Do they bring a different kind of joy?

Online red packets! In the New Year's Eve I handed out and "grabbed" red envelopes not only in my family Wechat groups but also in my classmates' one. Though I lost lots of money I still felt joyful, even more joyful than receiving a red envelope in the real life.

Another one is that the video games I play always give rewards during the Spring festival. It is happy, too.

6樓 lizhenxuan 2026-2-22 22:04

6. If you could preserve one tradition for future generations, what would it be and why?

Maybe the family gathering. Though it's a bit formalism these days there're still warm moments.

7樓 lizhenxuan 2026-2-22 22:09

Perhaps my view to Spring Festival is relatively negative. However, I do hope it'll exist. After all, it is a absolutely different episode of a year, which means an escape to everyday life and unexpected encounters.

lizhenxuan：Another reason is that I needn't go to school :)

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8樓圆环之理 2026-2-24 12:22

1. What did you do during this year』s Spring Festival? Share one moment that felt most like 「New Year」 to you.

During this year』s Spring Festival I stayed at home almost all the days. But yesterday I visited an exhibition themed "horse" (This year is the "Year of Horse" due to the Lunar Calender). At that place I got many knowledges about horse, like when the horse is angry, its ear will have the same expression like a cat (ears pressed flat/back against the head)

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9樓圆环之理 2026-2-24 12:25

2. Some people feel the festive atmosphere has weakened over the years. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

I don't know if the conclusion is correct. But I indeed the explosion of fireworks and firecrackers heard less and less. Perhaps it is only because of its danger

圆环之理：Although people expect family gathering, sometimes they don't have the ability to make it come true

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10樓圆环之理 2026-2-24 13:05

6. If you could preserve one tradition for future generations, what would it be and why?

I would preserve "family gathering". It hears warm and cozy


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	1樓啊啊是谁都对 2026-2-22 13:08 Introduction: The Spring Festival of 2026 has just passed. For many of us, it』s a time for family reunions, delicious food, and long-standing traditions. But every year, you might hear someone say, 「The New Year flavor isn』t as strong as it used to be.」 What does 「New Year flavor」 mean to you? Has it really faded, or has it just taken on new forms? This week, let』s share our personal experiences and thoughts about how the Spring Festival has changed—and what stays the same in our hearts. Subquestions: 1. What did you do during this year』s Spring Festival? Share one moment that felt most like 「New Year」 to you. 2. Some people feel the festive atmosphere has weakened over the years. Do you agree or disagree? Why? 3. In your opinion, which traditions or activities have become less common or changed the most? (e.g., family gatherings, firecrackers, giving red envelopes) 4. Think back to your childhood Spring Festivals. What is one thing you miss the most from those days? 5. Are there any new customs or ways of celebrating that you』ve noticed in recent years? (e.g., online red packets, virtual family reunions) Do they bring a different kind of joy? 6. If you could preserve one tradition for future generations, what would it be and why?
	2樓啊啊是谁都对 2026-2-22 13:11 Tips 1.Don't forget to set zoom-in (medium - 125%) to get a bigger font size so that you can read easier. (only on PC) 2.Expression Bag: https://zh.purasbar.com/post.php?t=35835 3.Talk Toolkit: https://zh.purasbar.com/post.php?t=35383 lizhenxuan：But I'd like a 200% zoom-in :) [查看詳情]
	3樓 lizhenxuan 2026-2-22 21:37 1. What did you do during this year』s Spring Festival? Share one moment that felt most like 「New Year」 to you. I visited my grandparents. To be honest it didn't feel like the "New year" I expect -- Every day my parents and I stayed at home and killed time by playing phones or watch TV, while my grandparents cooked every meal and labored at the farm -- but I seldom went to their farm because they got up so early and I knew nothing about farming. Sometimes we visited relatives together but it had never been a pleasant experience. Unfamilar faces, boring conversations, awkward courtesy, and people always turning their backs and lowing their heads, playing phones -- that was all. It was so meaningless that we even roatated shifts when visiting relatives. It is the same when they visited us. However, there was still the shining experience during the Spring Festival. What I enjoy most was playing cards with my family. Every family member was engaged in it, especially I and my little sister. We assembled games in the living room, or outside under cozy sunlight in winter. Also, distributing hongbao was enjoyable too, whatever it was offline or online. Afterward, we had a travel to Shanghai and Nanjing. Everything I felt was the unbearably crowded resort, and awfully expensive price of everything. Everyone felt relieved when returning home. 圆环之理：How is the WiFi speed at your grandparents' home? lizhenxuan：回復 @圓環之理：Actually it's very, very BAD. It's so slow and unstable that I got only 2 red envelopes in my Wechat classmate chat group while there had been many red envelopes sent, that I could barely play video games or stream online lessons with my laptop. Sometimes I used mobile data to have online classes...... [查看詳情]
	4樓 lizhenxuan 2026-2-22 21:53 2. Some people feel the festive atmosphere has weakened over the years. Do you agree or disagree? Why? I'm not sure because I can't remember how I felt in past Spring Festivals. But I don't sense so-called "New-Year Atomosphere" now, partly because I don't like lots of traditions of Spring Festival like setting off fireworks which is not only noisy but also costs lots of money -- I'd rather transfer the money to video games. Another experience is visiting relatives. Actually I enjoy communicating with different people but the fact always is nothing to say. Additionally it's hard to be the ice-breaker(namely the one brought up a conversation) with many family members and relatives. 圆环之理：Me, too. I also don't like fireworks [查看詳情]
	5樓 lizhenxuan 2026-2-22 22:02 5. Are there any new customs or ways of celebrating that you』ve noticed in recent years? (e.g., online red packets, virtual family reunions) Do they bring a different kind of joy? Online red packets! In the New Year's Eve I handed out and "grabbed" red envelopes not only in my family Wechat groups but also in my classmates' one. Though I lost lots of money I still felt joyful, even more joyful than receiving a red envelope in the real life. Another one is that the video games I play always give rewards during the Spring festival. It is happy, too.
	6樓 lizhenxuan 2026-2-22 22:04 6. If you could preserve one tradition for future generations, what would it be and why? Maybe the family gathering. Though it's a bit formalism these days there're still warm moments.
	7樓 lizhenxuan 2026-2-22 22:09 Perhaps my view to Spring Festival is relatively negative. However, I do hope it'll exist. After all, it is a absolutely different episode of a year, which means an escape to everyday life and unexpected encounters. lizhenxuan：Another reason is that I needn't go to school :) [查看詳情]
	8樓圆环之理 2026-2-24 12:22 1. What did you do during this year』s Spring Festival? Share one moment that felt most like 「New Year」 to you. During this year』s Spring Festival I stayed at home almost all the days. But yesterday I visited an exhibition themed "horse" (This year is the "Year of Horse" due to the Lunar Calender). At that place I got many knowledges about horse, like when the horse is angry, its ear will have the same expression like a cat (ears pressed flat/back against the head) 圆环之理：performance [查看詳情]
	9樓圆环之理 2026-2-24 12:25 2. Some people feel the festive atmosphere has weakened over the years. Do you agree or disagree? Why? I don't know if the conclusion is correct. But I indeed the explosion of fireworks and firecrackers heard less and less. Perhaps it is only because of its danger 圆环之理：Although people expect family gathering, sometimes they don't have the ability to make it come true [查看詳情]
	10樓圆环之理 2026-2-24 13:05 6. If you could preserve one tradition for future generations, what would it be and why? I would preserve "family gathering". It hears warm and cozy

[Weekly Topic 20260222] The Changing Flavor of the Spring Festival

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