什么是年味？

It's the excitement and expectation on the way home; it's the smile on parents' faces when we arrive;

年味是回家途中的激动和期盼，是踏入家门时爸妈的笑脸；

It's the happiness of the whole family sitting together chatting; it's our toast to our elders at dinner;

是全家团圆的喜乐气氛，是晚辈孝敬长辈围坐在桌前敬的那一杯酒；

It's the smell of fireworks going off outside; it's the jiaozi (dumplings) for the Spring Festival eve dinner that mom has been busy preparing;

是屋外烟花闪耀飘进鼻内的一股幽香，是妈妈忙前忙后做的一顿年夜饭中的饺子；

It's the enjoyment of going to the temple fair and watching the dragon dance, a scene which drags us back to childhood; it's the friendly ambiance in which everyone says "Happy New Year" no matter whether they know each other or not;

是逛庙会看着舞龙仿佛又回到童年的一种享受，是甭管认识不认识，见面都说过年好的那种友好感觉；

It's the red lanterns hanging everywhere…

是满大街挂满了红灯笼充满了祝福话语的那种气氛……

Nianwei, the Spring Festival atmosphere, is happiness, peace and reunions…

"年味"是喜庆、是吉祥、是平安、是团圆……