1. "Yuan Day" by Song Dynasty poet Wang Anshi

Original text:

The sound of firecrackers marks the end of the year, and the spring breeze brings warmth to Tusu.

Thousands of households always exchange old talismans for new peaches.

Translation: The old year has passed with the sound of firecrackers, and we happily drink Tusu wine in the warm spring breeze. The rising sun shines on thousands of households, and they all take off the old peach charms and replace them with new ones.

2. "Yuan Day" by Cheng Yanxiong, a poet of the Tang Dynasty

Original text:

Dai Xingxian held up the wine glass to congratulate Yao, and the mirror was shocked by the frost on his temples.

It’s a good thing that Tu Su smiled secretly in front of the lamp, but Tu Su shouldn’t have tasted it first

Translation: I came back at night and toasted with everyone to celebrate my longevity, but I accidentally saw the reflection in the mirror. His temples are already gray. He smiled secretly at himself in the mirror. It seemed that he might not be the first to taste this Tusu wine.

3. "New Year" by Jia Dao, a poet of the Tang Dynasty

Original text:

How can a new year be revived with the body of a dragon bell?

The stone gate has been hidden for a long time, and the bronze mirror has been peeking frequently.

Translation: Sighing how this old body can renew itself like years. I pondered for a long time by the stone door whether to retire, and when I saw the old face in the bronze mirror, I couldn't help but peek again and again.

4. "New Year's Day Occupying Liu Yazi's Charming Rhyme" Modern Times: Dong Biwu

Original text:

*** celebrates the New Year with laughter, a gift from a lady from Hongyan plum bossom.

Toast glasses of Tusu wine to each other, and spread out the table to taste victory tea.

Translation: Everyone gathered together to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. It was very lively and laughing. Young comrades from Hongyan Village sent plum blossoms, which added to the festive atmosphere. Everyone toasted to each other and expressed their New Year's wishes. After the banquet, everyone was still not satisfied. They tasted the victory tea together and talked about current affairs.