1. "Heavy Snow"
Song Dynasty: Lu You
The north wind blows snow at the beginning of the fourth watch, Jiarui Tianjiao and the new year.
Half of the lamp has been used to slaughter Su, and peach symbols are written on the grass in front of the lamp.
Translation: When the fourth watch arrives at the beginning of the day, the north wind brings a heavy snow; this auspicious snow given to us by God arrives just on New Year's Eve, indicating a good harvest in the coming year. Before I could raise the half-filled cup of Tusu wine to celebrate, I was still writing the peach charms to welcome the Spring Festival in cursive script under the lamp.
2. "On New Year's Day, Liu Yazi's heart is full of love"
Qing Dynasty: Dong Biwu
*** celebrates the New Year with laughter, and the red rock ladies give plum blossoms .
Toast glasses of Tusu wine to each other, and spread out the table to taste victory tea.
Only loyalty can serve the country, and there is no paradise for home.
Welcome the festival with singing and dancing, and wish Yan'an a prosperous scenery.
Translation: Everyone gathered together to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. It was very lively and laughing. Young comrades from Hongyan Village sent plum blossoms, which added to the festive atmosphere. Everyone toasted to each other and expressed their New Year's wishes. After the banquet was over, everyone still had something to say. They tasted the victory tea together and talked about current affairs.
Only loyalty can repay the motherland. Now the motherland is being invaded by foreign countries and wars are everywhere. There is no place to seek peace and happiness for the family. We celebrate the New Year with singing and dancing in Chongqing, the capital, but don’t forget Yan’an. Let us wish the Yan’an Liberated Area prosperity.
3. "It's Very Cold in Taiyuan on New Year's Eve"
Ming Dynasty: Yu Qian
A message to travelers from the far end of the world, expressing sorrow in light of the cold.
The spring breeze is not far away, only at the east end of the house.
Translation: Please send a letter to tell your friends living far away that although the weather is cold now, this coldness is nothing and you don’t have to worry about it. The spring breeze has blown, not far from us, just to the east of our house.
4. "New Year's Eve/Bashan Road's Great Night Book"
Tang Dynasty: Cui Tu
Traveling all the way to Sanba Road, you are in danger for thousands of miles.
On a snowy night in the chaotic mountains, a stranger is alone.
Gradually distanced from flesh and blood, and turned to children and servants.
I am drifting away, and I will look new tomorrow.
Translation: Trekking on the rugged and remote Sanba Road, living in a dangerous place thousands of miles away. Under the mountains on all sides, the lingering snow reflects the cold night. Sitting facing the candles at night, I am a guest in a foreign land. As he became farther and farther away from his relatives, he gradually became closer to the book boy and the servant. It's really unbearable to spend New Year's Eve wandering, and tomorrow will be a new year.
5. "Yuan Ri"
Wang Anshi of the Song Dynasty
The sound of firecrackers marks the end of the year, and the spring breeze brings warmth to Tusu.
Thousands of households always exchange old talismans for new peaches.
Translation: The old year has passed with the sound of firecrackers, and we happily drink Tusu wine in the warm spring breeze. The rising sun shines on thousands of households, and they all take off the old peach charms and replace them with new ones.