Celebration

I have many pleasant recollections of the time I spent in my childhood, and my most worthy mention is the celebration of Lunar New Year. When I studied in elementary school, the most exciting time for me was my winter holiday because there was no school, and another important reason was Lunar New Year.

Lunar New Year always fell at the middle or end of winter holiday, parents would buy new clothes and new shoes for their children. My mother would buy certain types of new clothes for both me and my younger sister. The new clothes for us were only tailored at that time. My old shoes would also be replaced if they were old enough. New socks for all members of my family were also purchased if necessary.

My father talked about how much money would be our bonus for my firecrackers, depending on my results from the school semester exams. Fortunately, I received the highest reward that my father offered most of time. At the time of New Year’s Eve, playmates would show each other how many and what kind of firecrackers they owned and we also fired the fireworks in front each other, so that we could share our beautiful fireworks.

In addition, a special big feast for New Year’s Eve would be discussed in advance. My mother would ask us what food we preferred. I wrote a menu and updated it from time and time but my young sister had no idea most of time. Some favorite fruits and candies were also listed. The purchase would be made finally by my father.

My mother always said parents didn’t like Lunar New Year because they didn’t want to get older; only children liked Lunar New Year.