本期中文简介 Chinese overview of This Episode

在今天的节目中，我讨论了2025年中国新年庆祝活动的变化。我探讨了为什么许多人觉得今年的庆祝活动缺乏兴奋感，分析了诸如大型活动取消、安全考虑、经济压力和消费行为转变等因素。我还提到了对春节等传统节日日益增长的重视，并思考了人们选择在家或公共场所庆祝的各种方式。节目最后以新年祝福结束，并邀请听众在2025年继续支持”五分钟中文”播客。

本期英文简介 English Overview of This Episode

In today’s episode, I discuss the changing landscape of New Year’s celebrations in China for 2025. I explore why many people feel this year’s festivities lack excitement, examining factors such as the cancellation of large-scale events, safety concerns, economic pressures, and shifting consumer behaviors. I also touch on the growing emphasis on traditional festivals like Spring Festival and reflect on the various ways people choose to celebrate, whether at home or in public spaces. The episode concludes with New Year wishes and an invitation for listeners to continue supporting the “Five Minutes Chinese” podcast in 2025.

由于空间限制，录音稿没有放在描述栏。但您可以在我的播客网站上每一集的下面找到录音稿。下面是网址：https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166

如果找不到，请告诉我。如果您有任何问题，请随时通过电子邮件联系我，邮箱是TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com。如需繁体中文录音稿，也请通过电子邮件联系我。祝您有美好的一天！

Due to space constraints, the transcript is not available in the description. However, it's easily accessible on my podcast website, where you will find the transcript under each episode. The web address is https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166

Let me know if you can't find it. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com. Please also email me if you need Traditional Chinese transcripts. Have a great day!

发短信给我！ Send me a text!

Support the show

如果您喜欢我的播客，您可以通过成为订阅者来支持我。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论您是否选择捐款，我都很感激有您成为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时间，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️

If you enjoy my podcast, you can support me by becoming a subscriber. Your support is a huge encouragement to me. But whether or not you choose to donate, I’m grateful to have you as a listener. It’s an honor to share a few minutes with you each week. ❤️

本集中文简介 (Chinese Summary of This Episode)：

在这一期的《五分钟中文》中，我们聊了聊中国人如何庆祝一月一日的元旦。虽然春节是中国最重要的传统节日，但近年来，特别是在城市里，越来越多的人开始以现代方式庆祝元旦，比如观看烟花表演、灯光秀，与家人朋友聚餐或参加派对。同时，一些西方习俗如新年决心也逐渐被接受。此外，商场和网购平台的促销活动也增添了节日气氛。尽管元旦没有春节重要，但它象征着希望、新开始和文化交流。感谢收听，祝大家新年快乐！

本集英文简介 (English Summary of This Episode):

In this episode of Five-Minute Chinese, we discuss how Chinese people celebrate January 1st, also known as “Yuandan,” the official term for New Year’s Day in the Gregorian calendar. While the Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) is China’s most important traditional holiday, more people, especially in cities, are embracing modern ways to celebrate Yuandan. Activities include fireworks shows, light displays, family dinners, parties with friends, and adopting Western customs like New Year’s resolutions. Shopping promotions also add to the festive atmosphere. Although Yuandan is less significant than the Spring Festival, it symbolizes hope, new beginnings, and cultural exchange. Thank you for listening, and Happy New Year!

由于空间限制，录音稿没有放在描述栏。但您可以在我的播客网站上每一集的下面找到录音稿。下面是网址：

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166

如果找不到，请告诉我。如果您有任何问题，请随时通过电子邮件联系我，邮箱是TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com。如需繁体中文录音稿，也请通过电子邮件联系我。祝您有美好的一天！

Due to space constraints, the transcript is not available in the description. However, it's easily accessible on my podcast website, where you will find the transcript under each episode.

The web address is https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166

Let me know if you can't find it. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com. Please also email me if you need Traditional Chinese transcripts. Have a great day!

发短信给我！ Send me a text!

Support the show

如果您喜欢我的播客，您可以通过成为订阅者来支持我。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论您是否选择捐款，我都很感激有您成为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时间，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️

If you enjoy my podcast, you can support me by becoming a subscriber. Your support is a huge encouragement to me. But whether or not you choose to donate, I’m grateful to have you as a listener. It’s an honor to share a few minutes with you each week. ❤️

这期播客介绍有简体中文和英语。由于空间限制，录音稿没有放在下面的描述栏。但您可以在我的播客网站上每一集的下面找到录音稿。下面是网址：

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166

如果找不到，请告诉我。如果您有任何问题，请随时通过电子邮件联系我，邮箱是TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com。如需繁体中文录音稿，也请通过电子邮件联系我。祝您有美好的一天！

This podcast introduction is in both Simplified Chinese and English. Due to space constraints, the transcript is not available in the description below. However, it's easily accessible on my podcast website, where you will find the transcript under each episode.

The web address is https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166

Let me know if you can't find it. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com. Please also email me if you need Traditional Chinese transcripts. Have a great day!

中文简介:
大家好！本周末从星期五到星期一，我会去巴尔的摩找朋友玩儿。所以本周末无法更新，请大家见谅！

圣诞节快到了，祝所有庆祝的朋友圣诞快乐！虽然中国传统上不过圣诞，但是大家吃喝玩乐也很有节日气氛。下周见，圣诞快乐！

English Summary:
Hi everyone! This weekend, from Friday to Monday, I’ll be in Baltimore visiting friends, so I won’t have updates this weekend—thanks for understanding!

With Christmas around the corner, I wish everyone celebrating a Merry Christmas! Although it’s not traditionally celebrated in China, the festive atmosphere with gatherings and fun is really enjoyable. See you next week, and Merry Christmas!

发短信给我！ Send me a text!

Support the show

如果您喜欢我的播客，您可以通过成为订阅者来支持我。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论您是否选择捐款，我都很感激有您成为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时间，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️

If you enjoy my podcast, you can support me by becoming a subscriber. Your support is a huge encouragement to me. But whether or not you choose to donate, I’m grateful to have you as a listener. It’s an honor to share a few minutes with you each week. ❤️