Now we have entered the twelfth lunar month, and the New Year is getting closer and closer. This year’s Spring Festival is destined to be extraordinary. First of all, the special period has been with us for three years. Now it has been completely relaxed. We can finally go home to celebrate the New Year. For many people, they may have been looking forward to it for three years. This year’s Spring Festival is of extraordinary significance.
However, due to the full liberalization, there are more and more "Xiaoyang people" around us, so experts predict that there will be a new round of infection peak period during the Spring Festival. So under such special circumstances, the Spring Festival in 2023 will naturally appear extraordinary.
Life must go on, and the New Year must be happy. However, on such a special day, we still need to make some preparations in advance, such as some New Year's goods and daily necessities. It is best to prepare in advance, because the price fluctuation of and will become more obvious as the New Year approaches, and life must be calculated carefully to avoid wasting money. Here are 5 things to share with you. You might as well prepare in advance to avoid being in a hurry at the end of the year.
1, masks and protective items
Masks are necessities in our lives. Nowadays, many people are accustomed to wearing masks whether they go out or at home. Whether they are "sexy" or not "suny" friends, they must always pay attention to wearing masks. The mask is also a highly consumable product and needs to be replaced with a new one every 4 hours of continuous wear. Therefore, we must keep more masks at home. In addition, it is recommended that everyone prepare more disinfectant, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, etc., as they are consumed in large quantities during special periods. These items are relatively easy to buy in normal times, whether online or offline. However, during the Chinese New Year, due to various reasons, it may not be so convenient to purchase, and prices may fluctuate significantly. So we might as well buy more in advance to prepare for emergencies.
2, milk
Milk is a good nutritional product. It is convenient to drink and has high nutritional value. It can provide us with protein , calcium, vitamins and other nutrients. It is a necessary and fast-consuming drink at home.
In addition, milk is also a common gift. During the Spring Festival, Chinese people pay attention to visiting relatives and friends, and generally need to bring some gifts. Therefore, milk is the first choice for many people, as it is beautiful and healthy. However, according to experience, the price of milk tends to rise during the Chinese New Year, so it is best to buy some in advance to avoid wasting money. Of course, when we buy, we must pay attention to the production date and choose fresh ones to buy. This way, it’s better whether you drink it yourself or give it to others.
3, meat
Meat is a must-have item for the Chinese New Year. Whether in the past or now, eating meat is indispensable during the holidays. Family reunions, gatherings of relatives and friends, it’s always hard to live without meat. In special times, meat is still an important source of nutrition for us. Therefore, when the Spring Festival is approaching, every household must buy several kilograms of meat. The price of meat itself is not cheap, and it is easy to increase in price during the Chinese New Year. Fortunately, meat can be stored for a long time, so we can buy more in advance according to the conditions of the refrigerator or freezer at home, cut it up and freeze it for storage. You can prepare early for the New Year and save some expenses.
4, fruit
Fruit is an indispensable food in our daily life, and it is also a must-have during the Chinese New Year. On the one hand, you should put some fruits at home, which look good, smell good, and have good meanings. In addition, when family members get together, they always eat and drink. Fruit is a must to relieve tiredness and relieve internal heat. Therefore, we should not only buy fruits during the Chinese New Year, but also buy more fruits. But have you noticed? Fruits are really expensive now, with the average price being more than 5 yuan per pound, and they will get even more expensive during the Chinese New Year. So usually before the Chinese New Year, I will buy more shelf-stable fruits in advance. For example, apples, pears, oranges, cantaloupe, these just need to be placed in a cool place at home, and they will be fresh during the Chinese New Year. Of course we need to wrap it in plastic wrap or plastic bags to reduce moisture loss.
Of course, there are some fruits that cannot be preserved, such as strawberries, , oranges, sugar oranges, , bananas, etc. So it is better for us to eat these fruits and buy them now to avoid waste.
5, cash/red envelopes
If you ask me when I feel that I have grown up, then I will tell you, "When I need to give out red envelopes during the New Year." I can't remember when I started to prepare red envelopes for children before the Chinese New Year. Sending red envelopes is a traditional activity during the New Year and is also a reflection of the spirit of the New Year. Although you can now send red envelopes on your mobile phone, I think it is better to prepare some cash in advance. This seems more sincere and has a sense of ritual. I believe the people who receive the red envelopes will be happier.
Of course, the price of cash/red envelopes will not increase during the Chinese New Year, but preparing in advance can avoid trouble at the end of the new year. I remember one year I had to wait in line at the bank for more than two hours to withdraw some cash. So from then on, I always prepare in advance.
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