Spring Festival Poem by Han Min Ohn

People hustle back to their home towns
From places where they have worked year round
Thought of meeting with family members in mind
Spring festival is a happy reunion time.

Hong~ bao’ are given to everyone young
When they pay homage to the elderly ones
Special snacks are sold here and there
In packages with auspicious words everywhere.

Lion dances are a thing common to see
At this time when everyone is in glee
Zodiac signs of the year to come are sold
With prosperous words attached to them in red and gold.

Houses are cleaned and decorated in red
Firecrackers to be released are at doors attached
Food with auspicious names are cooked and shared
At pre-new year evening family dinners.