When the cold wind of winter carries snowflakes gently falling down, the neon lights gradually lighting up on the streets quietly open the curtain for two grand celebrations at the turn of the year - Christmas and New Year's Day. They are just like two brilliant stars, shining brightly upon each other under the firmament of time.
The music of Christmas is always played along with the tinkling of reindeer bells. Snowflakes are dancing in the air like elves. In the world wrapped in silver, Christmas trees stand tall and proud, with their branches full of colorful balls, twinkling stars and gifts symbolizing blessings. Children go to bed early with the anticipation of Santa Claus in their hearts. In their sweet dreams, they seem to be able to hear the rustling sound of reindeer walking on the snow and the soft sound of the socks filled with surprises being quietly placed beside the bed. In shopping malls, cheerful Christmas carols are played in a loop. People hold steaming cups of coffee and wander among the beautifully decorated shelves, choosing gifts for their relatives and friends. The main color combination of red and green is not only a collision of colors but also a symbol of warmth and hope, bringing a different kind of tenderness to the cold winter.
As for New Year's Day, it is like the dawn of a new life, carrying the power of breaking out of the cocoon. It is a farewell to the old year and the prologue to the new one. On the New Year's Eve, crowds of people gather from all directions in the city squares. Everyone looks up at the countdown numbers on the big screen, with their hearts full of longing for the future. When the bell strikes midnight, fireworks soar into the sky, blooming like flowers in the night sky and instantly lighting up the darkness. Cheers and shouts blend together, driving away the tiredness and gloom of the past year. The new year is a brand-new beginning. People make wishes one after another, whether it's achieving academic success, making great progress in their careers or having a happy family. These wishes drift away with the blooming of the fireworks, waiting to take root and sprout in the days to come.
Christmas is filled with Western romance and mystery, adding a touch of dreamy color to life. New Year's Day bears the profoundness and expectations of the East, opening a brand-new chapter in life. Although they originate from different cultural backgrounds, as time passes by, they jointly weave a magnificent brocade for the turn of the year in the world. Let us feel the warmth, embrace hope and stride forward with full strength on the new journey in these two grand feasts.
