Qingqing and Xiaoxiao, two young and beautiful girls, each held a bunch of candied haws, looking left and right, their faces full of novelty, and now they couldn't even see enough. There were all kinds of things for sale at each stall, and there were many things that they couldn't even name, so the two girls started chirping and asking questions to the men next to them. This place is simply too lively. People are crowded and everyone is bumping into each other. Fortunately, both Zhou Yu brothers are people who have drunk space liquid. Their physical fitness has almost reached inhuman levels. In addition, they are tall and strong, so they can do well. He protected the two girls. Some young people saw that these two girls were so beautiful, so they kept squeezing in this direction and wanted to take advantage of the situation. However, before they could squeeze in, they were beaten again by two strong and fierce-looking men. Squeezed back. Brother Zhou Yu, each carrying a big bag, took his girlfriend and walked through the crowd. They walked for a long time without buying anything. Qingqing asked in confusion: "Zhou Yu, why don't you continue to buy? The things here are so fresh, why don't we buy some more." "Haha, silly girl, we can't eat that much, and the food on the mountain is There are a lot of good things, but if you buy too much, it will be a waste. Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to buy it, it¡¯s just that I haven¡¯t found what I want to buy.¡± After a few minutes, they came to a stall selling New Year paintings. , the dozen or so stalls here sell New Year paintings, including carps leaping over dragon gates, fat boys and girls, dragons and phoenixes, etc. "Hey, little brother, you want to buy New Year pictures? The New Year pictures here are not only of good quality but also of full variety. You can get whatever you want. It can be cheaper if you buy more." The stall owner is a man in his forties. , said with a smile while rubbing his hands. Zhou Yu nodded. During this New Year, you must put up a few new and festive New Year pictures in your home. So I picked it up at the stall. "Oh, Zhou Yu, look, this one is so cute." Qingqing pointed at a New Year picture and said happily. Zhou Yu burst out laughing when he saw it. Qingqing was pointing at a New Year painting of a big fat boy and a big fat girl riding a big red carp. The big fat boy had a peach-shaped head, and the big fat girl had a small hair tied in her hair. The two children have vertical braids, are white and pink, and look cute and cute. No wonder Qingqing likes them. "Hey. Am I right? This New Year picture is so cute." Seeing Zhou Yu laughing at herself, Qingqing pouted her little mouth and said coquettishly. "Oh no no, this New Year picture is really cute. You are absolutely right." Zhou Yu said with a smile. "That's wrong. Since you admit it's cute, why are you still laughing at me?" Zhou Yu looked at Qingqing's cute little figure and couldn't help but smile and said, "Oh, that's what it is. I'll When I left home, my mother told me about the New Year shopping. Finally, she told me not to forget to buy New Year pictures. I asked her what kind of New Year pictures she wanted to buy. My mother thought for a while and said: Mom and your dad like children now, so let¡¯s buy some pictures of children riding big carps, preferably a boy and a girl. So when I saw you coming up and wanted this New Year picture, I couldn¡¯t bear it. I can't help it, you and my mother have strikingly similar visions." Qingqing's pretty face turned red, but she also felt a sweet feeling in her heart. Of course I know why Zhou Yu's parents like children, but I also like them. Well, if I and Zhou Yu get married, the baby they give birth to will be very cute, right? Zhou Yu saw that Qing Qing was shy and stopped teasing him. He turned around and picked out a few more New Year pictures of fat children and rolled them up. After handing the money to the boss, he took Qingqing and left. After that, Zhou Yu bought some incense candles and fire paper. During the Chinese New Year, the family would worship ancestors and invite gods. This god wants to enjoy the incense, candles, and paper, so during the Chinese New Year, you can skip everything, but you must not skip these things. What is it like to be a person if you forget your ancestors? The market was still bustling and noisy. Brother Zhou Yu and his two girls bought a few more pairs of doorkeepers. Northeastern people are bold and cheerful, and most recognize heroes who are loyal, courageous, and courageous. Therefore, when people here buy doorkeepers, they recognize Qin Qiong and Yuchi Jingde. Then the two bought a large bundle of blessing characters, Spring Festival couplets and various colors. It has been more than two hours since Zhou Yu walked around. Although the weather is cold, Zhou Yu is sweating all over. Zhou Yu originally wanted to go back now, but the two girls hadn't finished shopping yet, so they dragged the two brothers and continued to wander around. In the end, the two brothers complained of back pain. But what is surprising is that the two weaker girls, whose physical fitness is far inferior to these two brothers, did not feel a trace of fatigue, and still shuttled excitedly like two beautiful butterflies in the market crowd, which made the two brothers admire them. Incessantly. The usual big gatherings usually end around noon, but this time it¡¯s different. The four of Zhou Yu?It was past twelve o'clock and the crowd was still there, but this time the two girls couldn't wander any further, so they were dragged to the Lao Chen Tou Sheep Soup House, where they planned to eat a whole sheep and drink some sheep soup at noon. Sitting in the warm mutton soup restaurant, the two brothers Zhou Yu couldn't help but sigh with emotion. They smiled and talked about the past events to the two girls. Qingqing Xiaoxiao felt incredible after hearing this. She didn't expect that it was not Yuelao who connected her with Ai Lang, but this steaming, warm and ordinary little mutton soup restaurant. She couldn't help but sigh at the wonder of fate. Since the Chinese New Year is coming soon, Qingqing and Xiaoxiao returned to the county town after lunch. Brother Zhou Yu happily returned home with the New Year goods they bought. The stars were shining brightly last night, and the night was dark and windy. Unexpectedly, snowflakes were flying in the morning just after dawn. The wind also became smaller, blowing the thin and soft snowflakes lazily flying in the air. Falling slowly to the ground, rustling underfoot. On the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month, the air is filled with a sense of tranquility and serenity. In a peaceful and quiet morning, amidst the light snowflakes all over the sky, Zhoujiacun ushered in the last festival before the New Year - Xiaonian. Xiaonian is not a statutory festival, but a folk custom. Because it is a custom, people from the north and the south There are different ways to celebrate the Little New Year. In terms of time, the Little New Year in the north is on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, while in the south it is one day later, on the 24th of the twelfth lunar month. In Gada, the Northeast, Xiaonian is a very important festival. It not only symbolizes the approach of New Year's Eve, but also symbolizes the coming of "booming" days. Although it is not as lively and joyful as the Spring Festival, it is the festival that everyone cares about the most. From this day onwards, the rhythm of the New Year begins. On the 23rd, sticky melons; on the 24th, house cleaning day; on the 25th, fried tofu; on the 26th, stewed white meat; on the 27th, slaughter the rooster; At twenty-eight, make noodles; at twenty-nine, steam buns; at thirty, stay up all night and twist on New Year¡¯s Day! From this day on, women from all families start to get busy, preparing various things, and happily welcome the arrival of New Year's Eve. At the same time, this day is also the busiest day in the twelfth lunar month for the people. It is a day of celebration and joy. It gets rid of the unpleasantness of the past years and brings a brand new year to the people, bringing new hopes and new wishes, so here There are many folk activities in one day. As the rural areas around Taiping Town basically still live a lifestyle of spring planting and autumn harvest depending on the weather, on this day, they follow the ancient folk customs and traditions, and every household will spend the purest, warmest and most authentic day. festival. On this day, the whole family should sweep the dust and clean the home to welcome a wonderful year with cleanliness and tidiness. At the same time, everyone has to sweep the dust carefully because they still have to leave the kitchen. Sweeping dust is not only a custom, but also a state of mind. Use positivity and optimism to sweep away the unhappiness encountered in the old year, so that the coming year can be harmonious, beautiful and smooth. Cizao is also called Sacrifice to the Zao, and the sky is called "Xiao Sui" or "Xiao Nian" among the people. The Stove Lord is the "head of the family" who is in charge of the prosperity and misfortune of the family. He "accepts the family's incense, protects the family's well-being, observes the good and evil of the family, and reports the family's merits and demerits." The Stove Lord has been staying at home since the New Year's Eve of the previous year. To protect this family. On the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, the Kitchen God will ascend to heaven and report to the Jade Emperor in heaven what the family has done. Therefore, the ceremony of sending off the Stove God is called "Send the Stove" or "Send the Stove" according to the Jade Emperor. Therefore, for the family, the report of the Kitchen God plays a decisive role.