- The乡愁 of returning to New Year’s Eve
This year’s return home to the same year is as much a part of our sense of self as the return to spring after winter is for others. When we feel the weight of success, it’s not only in ourselves but also in others’ paths. Whether you are trying to blow off the New Year or making plans for when the season ends, it’s always home that the thread runs through. The warmth of a family’s stained glass, the joy of a couple walking through life, and the quiet of a child’s first kiss—these moments of connection create something unbreakable.
- The cost of not returning home
When we feel the pressure to leave for New Year’s Eve, it’s more than just moving or staying at home. We carry their memories with us, their worries, and our families’ hopes in the clouds. On the roads that are always crowded, we hear the sound of “returning home” as a wave of emotions wash through us. It’s not easy to let go because we have so much to say—our successes, our failures, our thoughts on love, our fears about death.
- The heart in the city
No matter where you are in the world, your heart is at home. You carry that weight with you as you explore new lands and learn to navigate the unfamiliar. When we feel the need to return home for Christmas, it’s not just a day but a part of our journey—both personal and universal. Whether it’s someone from a thousand miles away or someone still in town, their love for us is always home.
