They had lived in Ningzhou for many years and retained some of Ningzhou's customs. On New Year's Eve, performances were held—some sang opera, others performed shadow plays, and some performed dances, among other activities.
After lunch, Feng Wan and Feng Ling arranged to go out with their close friends. There was a New Year's Eve lantern festival on the street, and various neighborhoods also prepared New Year's Eve programs. Apart from the Lantern Festival, New Year's Eve was the liveliest time of the year.
