Through a conversation between two brothers, learn the difference between zodiac fortune-telling and science.

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小宝: 哥哥, Grandma often says your zodiac animal can show whether someone is impressive. Is that true?
小刚: The Chinese zodiac is a traditional culture and it’s interesting, but it can’t determine what a person will be like.
小宝: Then are the things fortune-tellers say believable? Can they know the future?
小刚: Right now there’s no scientific proof that fortune-telling can predict the future. It’s more about helping people feel reassured.
小宝: So is it useful to listen to fortune-telling?
小刚: It’s fine to listen, but you shouldn’t believe it completely. What matters most is your own effort.
小宝: I see. Then how should I think about the zodiac?
小刚: You can learn it as culture and stories, but when you make decisions, you should rely on yourself.
小宝: I understand. I want to believe in myself!

Questions about marriage and income during Spring Festival reunions trigger anxiety among young people.

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黄刚: 花, I recently saw a term called “Spring Festival anxiety,” saying many young people feel nervous just thinking about going home.
陈花: I’m not surprised. The scariest thing is when relatives immediately ask: Are you married? How much do you earn? Have you bought a house?
黄刚: Right. In the eyes of elders, these questions show concern, but for young people, the pressure is really heavy.
陈花: Especially now, with unstable jobs and high housing prices, being constantly compared makes it easy to feel “unsuccessful.”
黄刚: From a social perspective, this is actually a difference in values between generations. The older generation is used to measuring life by fixed standards.
陈花: That’s why experts advocate the “three no-questions”—talk more about life experiences and avoid labeling.
黄刚: In the end, the meaning of the Spring Festival is reunion, not giving each other an ‘annual performance review.’
陈花: Exactly. If we express our care more gently, the New Year will feel much more comfortable.

Fireworks bring festive spirit but also pollution and danger. Learn to celebrate in a greener way.

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小宝: 哥哥, let's set off fireworks for the New Year! I want to hear the “bang bang” sounds!
小刚: 小宝, fireworks are beautiful, but they make the air dirty and create many tiny particles, like an “instant fog.”
小宝: What are tiny particles? Will they make us cough?
小刚: Yes. Children and the elderly are especially likely to feel uncomfortable. The loud noise can also scare people and even hurt their ears.
小宝: Is it also unsafe? Could it cause a fire?
小刚: Yes. When the weather is dry, fires are more likely. Hands and eyes can also be injured by explosions, so we must be careful.
小宝: Then how can we celebrate the New Year happily?
小刚: We can put up Spring Festival couplets, watch lantern shows, and use electronic fireworks. Setting off fewer or no fireworks can still be lively while protecting the blue sky.