In the midst of firecracker sounds bidding the old year farewell, after eating dumplings on New Year's Eve, everyone aged another year. This year was the Xu family's liveliest yet—with the addition of two new daughters-in-law. They say whether you're poor or rich, the New Year passes just the same, but getting a daughter-in-law makes it better. The Xu family welcomed not one but two daughters-in-law, making this year's festivities particularly flavorful.
January was the perfect time for visiting relatives and friends. The Yue family, Lin family, Sun family, and Zheng family were all related by marriage, making it customary to visit each other. They had already exchanged New Year's gifts, and on the fifth day after New Year's Day, a gathering took place at the Xu family's.
